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unsophistication

[ ˌʌnsəˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

lack of refinement

Unsophistication refers to the absence of refinement, sophistication, or elegance in someone's behavior, appearance, or taste. It is the opposite of sophistication and implies a simplicity or lack of cultural or intellectual polish.

Synonyms

ingenuousness, naivety, simplicity.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unsophistication	Used when referring to lack of worldly experience or knowledge, often implying a certain innocence. Her unsophistication was evident in the way she marvelled at the simplest things. Despite his unsophistication, he managed to navigate the city with ease.
naivety	Employed when describing a lack of experience and sophistication, often carrying a slightly negative connotation. Her naivety led her to believe in all the promises made by the salesman. He showed a shocking naivety about the complexities of the situation.
simplicity	Best used to highlight a straightforward, uncomplicated nature, not necessarily implying a lack of intelligence. The simplicity of the design made it very appealing. He appreciated the simplicity of rural life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
ingenuousness	Used to describe someone who is honest and straightforward, sometimes to the point of naivety. His ingenuousness made him very likeable, but also easy to deceive. She responded with such ingenuousness that it was difficult not to trust her.

Examples of usage

Her unsophistication was evident in her choice of clothing.
The rural setting highlighted his unsophistication in social gatherings.
Their unsophistication was charming in its genuine authenticity.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsophistication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplicidade

🇮🇳 सरलता

🇩🇪 Einfachheit

🇮🇩 kesederhanaan

🇺🇦 простота

🇵🇱 prostota

🇯🇵 素朴さ

🇫🇷 simplicité

🇪🇸 sencillez

🇹🇷 sadelik

🇰🇷 단순함

🇸🇦 بَسَاطة

🇨🇿 jednoduchost

🇸🇰 jednoduchosť

🇨🇳 简单

🇸🇮 preprostost

🇮🇸 einfaldleiki

🇰🇿 қарапайымдылық

🇬🇪 სიმარტივე

🇦🇿 sadəlik

🇲🇽 sencillez

Etymology

The word 'unsophistication' is derived from the adjective 'unsophisticated,' which appeared in the late 17th century. The prefix 'un-' indicates the negation of sophistication, which itself comes from the Latin word 'sophisticus,' meaning 'of a sophist.' The concept of unsophistication has been used to describe individuals or things lacking in refinement or cultural sophistication throughout history.