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Untutored: meaning, definitions and examples

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untutored

 

[ ʌnˈtjuːtəred ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of education

Untutored refers to someone who has not received formal education or instruction. This term often implies an absence of training or scholarly guidance, resulting in a lack of refinement or expertise in a particular field. Untutored individuals can possess innate talent or understanding but may lack the systematic knowledge typically acquired through traditional learning environments. The term is often used to describe someone who learns through experience rather than through structured teaching.

Synonyms

inexperienced, raw, uneducated, unschooled.

Examples of usage

  • The untutored artist created stunning pieces without formal training.
  • He may be untutored, but his insights are invaluable to the discussion.
  • Untutored in the ways of business, she relied heavily on her instincts.

Translations

Translations of the word "untutored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não ensinado

🇮🇳 अशिक्षित

🇩🇪 unbelehrt

🇮🇩 tidak terlatih

🇺🇦 некваліфікований

🇵🇱 niedoświadczony

🇯🇵 教育を受けていない

🇫🇷 non instruit

🇪🇸 no educado

🇹🇷 eğitimsiz

🇰🇷 교육받지 않은

🇸🇦 غير متعلم

🇨🇿 nevyučený

🇸🇰 nevyučený

🇨🇳 未受教育的

🇸🇮 neizobražen

🇮🇸 ómenntaður

🇰🇿 оқытылмаған

🇬🇪 არასწორედ გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 tədris olunmamış

🇲🇽 no educado

Etymology

The word 'untutored' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with the past participle 'tutored', which comes from the Latin 'tutor', meaning 'to guard, protect, or nurture'. The term has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe individuals who have not received formal education or training. Over time, 'untutored' has come to signify a broader range of meanings, often associated with a natural or instinctive understanding of a subject rather than one acquired through traditional academic pathways. Its evolution reflects a growing recognition of the value of experiential learning and innate talent.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,245, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.