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Meaning of unschooled
The primary meaning of "unschooled" refers to a person who has not received formal education or training.
Etymology of unschooled
The word "unschooled" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not or opposite of, and the word "schooled" which is derived from the Old English word "scol" or "scōl" meaning school, and the Old English word "scōlian" meaning to teach or instruct
Historically, the term "unschooled" has been used to describe individuals who have not received formal education, often implying a lack of knowledge or skills in a particular area
Synonyms
self-taught
autodidactic
uneducated
uninstructed
untrained
amateur
novice
inexperienced
ignorant
illiterate
unschooled
untaught
unlearned
unread
uninformed
unenlightened
uninitiated
amateurish
primitive
crude
rudimentary
basic
simple
elementary
primitive
raw
green
naive
untutored
unguided
self-educated
homeschooled
informal
nonformal
unstructured
un-systematic
eclectic
spontaneous
intuitive
instinctive
Definitions
- Not having received formal education or training
- * Having learned or acquired knowledge outside of a traditional school setting
Usage Examples
- She was unschooled in the traditional sense, but had a deep understanding of philosophy and literature
- * He was unschooled in music, but had a natural talent for playing the guitar