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unenlightened

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˌʌn.ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Describes a person or group that lacks knowledge, understanding, or spiritual insight.

ruОписывает человека или группу, которым не хватает знаний, понимания или духовного прозрения.esDescribe a una persona o grupo al que le falta conocimiento, comprensión o discernimiento espiritual o intelectual.frDécrit une personne ou un groupe qui manque de connaissances, de compréhension ou de perspicacité spirituelle.deBezeichnet eine Person oder Gruppe, der es an Wissen, Einsicht oder geistiger Erleuchtung fehlt; oft im religiösen oder bildungssprachlichen Sinne für fehlende Aufklärung oder Erkenntnis.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou grupo que não tem conhecimento, compreensão ou esclarecimento espiritual; que não foi instruído ou iluminado.zh形容某人或某群体缺乏知识、理解力或精神上的觉悟。arيصف شخصًا أو جماعة يفتقرون إلى المعرفة أو الفهم أو البصيرة الروحية، أو لم ينلهم نور العلم والهداية.

  1. Lacking knowledge or understanding C1 formal

    Not having knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation.

    • The unenlightened public was unaware of the government's plans.
    • He remained unenlightened about the true nature of the problem.
    • The unenlightened villagers believed in superstitions.

    ruНевежественныйesNo ilustrado, falto de conocimientofrignorantdeUnwissendptIgnorantezh未开化的arجاهل

    Synonyms: benightedignorantnaiveunawareuneducateduninformedunknowledgeable

    Antonyms: awareeducatedenlightenedinformedknowledgeable

  2. Ignorant or uninformed C1 formal

    Lacking education, awareness, or modern understanding.

    • The unenlightened policies of the past led to many social issues.
    • She felt unenlightened about the latest technological advances.
    • The unenlightened attitude of the management caused frustration among employees.

    ruНевежественный или неосведомленныйesNo ilustradofrIgnorant ou non informédeUnwissend oder uninformiertptIgnorante ou desinformadozh无知的或未受启蒙的arجاهل أو غير مطّلع

    Synonyms: benightedignorantnaiveunawareuneducateduninformedunletteredunreadunschooleduntaught

    Antonyms: awareeducatedenlightenedinformedknowledgeable

  • more unenlightened comparative form
  • most unenlightened superlative form