Unlearned (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not established by conditioning or learning; "an unconditioned reflex".
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Meaning 2
Uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions".
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Examples
- The local residents were an unlearned crowd who didn't have the basic understanding of their civic rights.
- As an unlearned investor, he lost all his savings in a few ill-fated deals.
- Despite his tough demeanor, he was an unlearned individual with limited awareness of world history.
- Growing up in poverty made him unlearned about basic finance, but he eventually educated himself through self-help books.
- Unfortunately, her lack of exposure made her unlearned in current trends, limiting her options for future careers.