unsophisticated

Example Sentences

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Colonial-era urban elites in Calcutta, influenced by European tastes, often dismissed jatra as rustic or unsophisticated.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Bets were so heavily in favor of the Seahawks that he started putting money down on the Patriots, hoping to build an edge over unsophisticated bettors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Working class people are frequently portrayed as lazy, uneducated, or unsophisticated, but we also have a long history of recognizing their hard work, savvy, and perseverance.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2024

“Yes, our ‘explainer’ was too simplistic and unsophisticated, given the sensitivity of the quote, and we’ve discussed this error as a staff and addressed how to avoid it in the future,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

“It was a rather unsophisticated item,” Hunt conceded.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin