unsophisticated

• Describe algo o a alguien que carece de complejidad, refinamiento o sofisticación; simple o ingenuo por naturaleza. También puede referirse a algo poco elaborado o rudimentario.

Describes something or someone that is not complex, refined, or worldly; simple or naive in nature.

1. Lacking worldly experienceB2formal

   Not having much knowledge or experience of the world, its customs, or its complexities.

   Inexperto en el mundo

   • He was an unsophisticated young man from a small village.
   • Her unsophisticated views on politics surprised her colleagues.
   • They were unsophisticated travelers, easily impressed by simple things.

   Sinónimoscallowchildlikegreeninexperiencedingenuousinnocentnaiveunschooledunworldly

   Antónimoscosmopolitancultivatedrefinedsophisticatedurbaneworldly

2. Simple or lacking complexityB2formal

   Not complicated, refined, or advanced; basic in design or nature.

   Sencillo, poco sofisticado

   • The device uses unsophisticated technology but works perfectly.
   • His argument was unsophisticated and lacked nuance.
   • The software is unsophisticated, making it easy for beginners to use.

   Sinónimosbasiccrudeelementaryplainprimitivesimplestraightforwarduncomplicatedunpolishedunrefined

   Antónimosadvancedcomplexcomplicatedelaborateintricaterefinedsophisticated

3. Awkwardly simple and provincialC1formal

   Lacking elegance or polish, often in a way that seems naive or rustic.

   Poco refinado, rústico

   • The decor was unsophisticated, with mismatched furniture and plain walls.
   • Her unsophisticated manners stood out at the formal dinner.
   • The town's unsophisticated charm attracted tourists seeking a quiet retreat.

   Sinónimosawkwardcloddishcountrifiedcrudegauchenaiveprovincialroughrusticsimpleuncouthunculturedunpolishedunrefined

   Antónimoscosmopolitanculturedelegantpolishedrefinedsophisticatedurbaneworldly