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What is another word for Untrained? – 131 Untrained Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    amateur inexperienced unskilled untaught uneducated ignorant illiterate uninstructed unlearned green novice raw unpolished rough crude primitive unrefined coarse rudimentary basic simple unqualified unschooled untutored unguided unmolded unshaped undeveloped immature inept clumsy awkward uncoordinated bumbling fumbling blundering ineffectual unproductive ineffective.

    Meaning of Untrained

    The primary meaning of "untrained" refers to someone or something that has not received training or instruction in a particular skill or activity.

    Definitions

    • Not trained or taught in a particular skill or activity
    • Lacking the knowledge, skill, or experience needed for a particular job or activity
    • Not having received instruction or guidance in a particular area

    Etymology of Untrained

    The word "untrained" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the verb "train" which comes from the Old French "trainer" meaning "to drag, pull" and is related to the Latin "trahere" meaning "to pull, drag"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or animals that have not undergone formal instruction or conditioning

    Example Uses

    • The new employee was untrained in the software used by the company, so he struggled to complete his tasks
    • The untrained dog ran wildly around the park, causing chaos among the other visitors
    • She was an untrained singer, but her natural talent and charisma won over the audience

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    trained skilled experienced educated instructed learned qualified schooled tutored guided molded shaped developed mature adept skilled proficient competent effective productive efficient practiced seasoned veteran expert professional.

    Related Nouns

    instructor teacher coach mentor apprentice student pupil novice amateur hobbyist enthusiast beginner rookie greenhorn neophyte trainee learner education schooling training instruction guidance mentorship tutelage apprenticeship.

    Related Verbs

    train teach instruct educate guide mentor coach tutor school learn study practice develop improve refine hone perfect enhance increase expand.

    Related Adjectives

    skilled experienced educated trained instructed learned qualified competent effective productive efficient practiced seasoned veteran expert professional proficient adept talented gifted natural.