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Meaning of unsophisticated
The primary meaning of the word "unsophisticated" is lacking in worldly experience and refinement.
Etymology of unsophisticated
The word "unsophisticated" originated from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "sophisticated" which is derived from the Latin "sophisticare" meaning to make or become sophisticated, and the Greek "σόφισμα" (sophisma) meaning clever device, and "σοφός" (sophos) meaning wise
The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe something or someone that is not complex or refined
Synonyms
naive
simple
inexperienced
immature
primitive
crude
unrefined
uncouth
unpolished
rustic
artless
innocent
guileless
unaffected
uncomplicated
unpretentious
straightforward
honest
frank
open
unassuming
modest
humble
unostentatious
unpretended
genuine
authentic
raw
untrained
amateurish
clumsy
inept
awkward
gawky
unsophisticated
unworldly
parochial
limited
narrow
uninformed
ignorant
illiterate
uneducated
uncultured
common
coarse
vulgar
plebeian
Definitions
- Lacking in worldly experience and refinement
- * Not complex or nuanced
- * Simple or uncomplicated in nature or character
Usage Examples
- The tourist's unsophisticated map-reading skills made it difficult for them to navigate the city
- * The company's unsophisticated approach to marketing led to a decline in sales
- * The artist's use of unsophisticated materials, such as clay and paper, created a unique and rustic aesthetic