Untaught: meaning, definitions and examples
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untaught
[ ʌnˈtɔːt ]
education
Not taught or instructed; lacking formal education or training.
Synonyms
ignorant, uneducated, unschooled, untrained
Examples of usage
- He was untaught in the ways of the world.
- She struggled with the untaught complexities of the subject.
- The untaught child had a natural talent for music.
- Untaught individuals often face challenges in the job market.
- Many untaught artists have a unique perspective.
Translations
Translations of the word "untaught" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não ensinado
🇮🇳 अशिक्षित
🇩🇪 nicht gelehrt
🇮🇩 tidak diajarkan
🇺🇦 не навчений
🇵🇱 nie nauczony
🇯🇵 教えられていない
🇫🇷 non enseigné
🇪🇸 no enseñado
🇹🇷 öğretilmemiş
🇰🇷 가르치지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مُعَلَّم
🇨🇿 nevyučený
🇸🇰 nevyučený
🇨🇳 未教
🇸🇮 nepoučen
🇮🇸 ókenndur
🇰🇿 оқытылмаған
🇬🇪 უწიგნური
🇦🇿 öyrədilməmiş
🇲🇽 no enseñado
Word origin
The word 'untaught' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'teach'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of being untaught has been significant throughout history, reflecting societal views on education and knowledge.
See also: taught, teach, teachable, teacher, teachers, teaching, teachings.