Synonyms for

Uneducated

Verb / ʌˈnedʒʊˌkeɪtɪd / Another word for uneducated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not having been educated; lacking knowledge or instruction.

Synonyms & similar words

educated ignorant unlearned illiterate uninformed untutored unschooled untrained unskilled naive simple green unworldly unsophisticated inexperienced callow immature raw unfledged untested untried

Synonyms by register

Formal

illiterate unlettered unschooled

Informal

ignorant dumb clueless uninformed

Literary

unenlightened uninstructed

Antonyms

educated learned knowledgeable enlightened informed erudite scholarly

Common collocations

  • uneducated masses
  • uneducated guess
  • poor and uneducated
  • uneducated population
  • largely uneducated
  • uneducated workforce
  • uneducated people

Word family

noun uneducation
adverb uneducatedly

Usage note

While 'uneducated' can sometimes imply a lack of formal schooling, it can also carry a negative connotation of being ignorant or lacking common sense. Consider using 'unschooled' or 'unlettered' if you specifically mean lacking formal education without the negative judgment.

Example sentences

  1. He dropped out of school and remained uneducated for the rest of his life.
  2. The uneducated woman did not know how to use a computer.
  3. Many people in the rural areas remain uneducated due to lack of resources.
  4. Being uneducated can limit one's job opportunities.
  5. The uneducated youth had trouble understanding the instructions.

Quotes

  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X
  • Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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