uneducated
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for uneducated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not having received much or any formal schooling.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use uneducated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
uneducated guess
largely uneducated
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus educated, the past participle of educate.
Full origin of uneducated →Frequently asked questions
What does “uneducated” mean?
The word “uneducated” means not having received much or any formal schooling. In plain terms, lacking formal schooling or training.
How do you pronounce “uneducated”?
“Uneducated” is pronounced uhn-EHD-yuu-kay-tihd (/ʌnˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “uneducated” in a sentence?
Here is “uneducated” used in a sentence: “The programme aims to help uneducated adults learn to read.”
What part of speech is “uneducated”?
“Uneducated” is an adjective.
Is “uneducated” a common word?
“Uneducated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
