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untrained

adjective
1
Lacking formal instruction or preparation for a task.
"An untrained eye might miss the forged signature."
"The dog was still untrained and jumped on every visitor."

How to Use Untrained

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In plain EnglishSomeone or something that hasn't been taught the skills needed for a particular job or behaviour.

Common pairings
untrained staff untrained eye largely untrained
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Etymology

From un- (\"not\") plus trained.

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