adj Uncommon

uneducated

uhn-EHD-yuu-kay-tihd

Uneducated (adj) means not having received much or any formal schooling. Example: “The programme aims to help uneducated adults learn to read.”

adj

Not having received much or any formal schooling.

"The programme aims to help uneducated adults learn to read."

How to use uneducated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLacking formal schooling or training.

Common mistake

Don't use "uneducated" as a general insult for "unintelligent" — it specifically refers to lack of schooling, not lack of intelligence.

Common pairings

uneducated guess largely uneducated

more uneducated comparative, uneducateds plural, most uneducated superlative

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The programme aims to help _____ adults learn to read.

From un- ("not") plus educated, the past participle of educate.

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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.

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