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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ignorant uninformed uneducated illiterate benighted backward primitive unsophisticated naive simple unaware unconscious oblivious unenlighted unrefined uncultured untrained inexperienced immature crude coarse vulgar common plebeian unsavory unpolished rude uncivilized barbarous savage brutish bestial philistine boorish loutish oafish insensible imperceptive unperceptive insensitive dull dim-witted slow-witted obtuse stupid foolish silly ridiculous absurd preposterous laughable risible uncomprehending uninstructed untaught misinformed misguided deluded deceived duped gulled hoodwinked bamboozled

    Meaning of Unenlightened

    The primary meaning of the word "unenlightened" refers to a lack of understanding or knowledge, often resulting in a narrow or ignorant perspective.

    Definitions

    • Not having or showing a high level of understanding or knowledge, especially about a particular subject or issue
    • * Not enlightened, especially in a spiritual or moral sense
    • * Lacking in culture, refinement, or sophistication

    Etymology of Unenlightened

    The word "unenlightened" has its roots in the 17th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "enlightened" meaning "informed" or "educated", which is itself derived from the verb "enlighten" meaning "to give knowledge or understanding to"
    Historically, the term was used to describe individuals or groups who lacked spiritual or moral awareness, but its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings related to knowledge, culture, and refinement

    Example Uses

    • The unenlightened masses were swayed by the charismatic leader's rhetoric
    • * Her unenlightened views on social justice sparked controversy among her peers
    • * The company's unenlightened approach to environmental sustainability was criticized by investors

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    enlightened informed educated aware knowledgeable sophisticated refined cultured polished civilized urbane cosmopolitan intelligent wise discerning perceptive sensitive astute shrewd clever bright brilliant erudite learned scholarly intellectual open-minded liberal progressive forward-thinking modern advanced avant-garde enlightened illuminating

    Related Nouns

    darkness ignorance illiteracy benightedness backwardness primitivism unsophistication naivety simplicity unawareness unconsciousness obtuseness stupidity foolishness ridiculousness absurdity preposterousness laughability risibility uncomprehending uninstructedness untaughtness misinformation delusion deception dupery gullibility hoodwinkery bamboozlement

    Related Verbs

    enlighten inform educate aware know sophisticate refine culture polish civilize urbanize intellectualize discern perceive sensitise astute clever brighten brilliant erudite learn study open liberalize progress modernize advance illuminate

    Related Adjectives

    enlightened informed educated aware knowledgeable sophisticated refined cultured polished civilized urbane cosmopolitan intelligent wise discerning perceptive sensitive astute shrewd clever bright brilliant erudite learned scholarly intellectual open-minded liberal progressive forward-thinking modern advanced avant-garde illuminating enlightening