adjective
untrained
Untrained (adjective) means lacking formal instruction or preparation for a task. Example: “An untrained eye might miss the forged signature.”
adjective
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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
Learner’s notesIn 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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What does “untrained” mean?
The word “untrained” means lacking formal instruction or preparation for a task. In plain terms, someone or something that hasn't been taught the skills needed for a particular job or behaviour.
How do you use “untrained” in a sentence?
Here is “untrained” used in a sentence: “An untrained eye might miss the forged signature.”
What part of speech is “untrained”?
“Untrained” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of untrained?
"untrained" (adjective) means lacking formal instruction or preparation for a task.
