adj

unsophisticated

Unsophisticated (adj) means Simple or plain, lacking refinement, complexity, or worldly experience. Example: “The tool has an unsophisticated design but gets the job done.”

adj

Simple or plain, lacking refinement, complexity, or worldly experience.

"The tool has an unsophisticated design but gets the job done."

"He came across as unsophisticated, having rarely left his hometown."

How to Use Unsophisticated

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In plain EnglishBasic and plain rather than refined, complex, or worldly.

Word Forms

more unsophisticated comparative, most unsophisticated superlative

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What does “unsophisticated” mean?

The word “unsophisticated” means simple or plain, lacking refinement, complexity, or worldly experience. In plain terms, basic and plain rather than refined, complex, or worldly.

How do you use “unsophisticated” in a sentence?

Here is “unsophisticated” used in a sentence: “The tool has an unsophisticated design but gets the job done.”

What part of speech is “unsophisticated”?

“Unsophisticated” is an adjective.