Definitions

uneducated

[uhn-ej-oo-key-tid, -ed-yoo-] / ʌnˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪd, -ˈɛd yʊ- /

ADJECTIVE

lacking knowledge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant illiterate unschooled

WEAK

benighted empty-headed ignoramus inerudite know-nothing lowbrow uncultivated uncultured uninstructed unlearned unlettered unread unrefined untaught untutored

Antonyms

STRONGEST

educated learned literate

WEAK

intelligent lettered taught

Example Sentences

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Uneducated in the traditional sense, Lincoln nonetheless was educated in the classical sense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2017

Guardian contributor RobBrydon 02 September 2015 3:17pm Uneducated?

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2015

Q. Uneducated Guess: My stepdaughter is gorgeous, successful, and self-made.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2015

Uneducated people have often marvellously retentive memories for the things of every-day life.

From The Call of the Blood by Lowell, Orson