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What is another word for Unsophisticated? – 168 Unsophisticated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    naive simple inexperienced immature crude primitive unrefined coarse artless innocent green unpolished rustic uncouth uneducated ignorant backward elementary basic crude rough unskilled amateurish clumsy awkward inept foolish silly ridiculous absurd childish puerile immature unworldly parochial limited restricted narrow-minded bigoted prejudiced biased dogmatic intolerant

    Meaning of Unsophisticated

    The primary meaning of "unsophisticated" is lacking in worldly experience and cultural refinement.

    Definitions

    • Lacking in worldly experience and cultural refinement
    • * Not complex or nuanced in thought or expression
    • * Not having or showing a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture

    Etymology of Unsophisticated

    The word "unsophisticated" has its roots in the 17th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "sophisticated" which is from the Latin "sophisticare" meaning "to make sore or to corrupt"
    Historically, the term was used to describe something or someone that was not corrupted or tainted by worldly influences
    Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to describe a lack of cultural refinement or worldly experience

    Example Uses

    • The tourist's unsophisticated behavior in the foreign country made them stand out
    • * The movie's unsophisticated plot was predictable and lacked depth
    • * The artist's unsophisticated style was refreshing and unique

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sophisticated refined cultured polished elegant refined discerning experienced worldly cosmopolitan urbane suave debonair charming charismatic poised self-assured confident mature grown-up adult worldly-wise knowledgeable informed enlightened aware

    Related Nouns

    simplicity naivety innocence crudeness primitiveness unrefinement coarseness artlessness ignorance backwardness elementary basic crudeness roughness unskilledness amateurishness clumsiness awkwardness ineptness foolishness silliness ridiculousness absurdity childishness puerility immaturity unworldliness parochialism limitation restriction narrow-mindedness bigotry prejudice bias dogma intolerance

    Related Verbs

    simplify naive inoculate experience mature refine polish elegance discern experience worldliness urbanize suave charm poise assure mature grow inform enlighten aware educate train develop sophisticated cultivate refine

    Related Adjectives

    simple naive innocent crude primitive unrefined coarse artless ignorant backward elementary basic crude rough unskilled amateurish clumsy awkward inept foolish silly ridiculous absurd childish puerile immature unworldly parochial limited restricted narrow-minded bigoted prejudiced biased dogmatic intolerant