untrained

• Qualifie une personne ou un animal qui n'a pas été formé, instruit ou entraîné pour une compétence ou une activité particulière, par manque d'expérience ou de qualification.

Describes a person or animal that has not been taught or instructed in a particular skill or activity.

1. Lacking instruction or practiceB1formal

   Not having received formal instruction or practice in a particular skill or activity.

   non formé, sans formation

   • An untrained eye might miss the subtle details in the painting.
   • The untrained volunteers struggled with the complex equipment.
   • Untrained personnel should not operate heavy machinery.

   Synonymesamateurinexperienceduneducatedunqualifiedunschooledunskilleduntaught

   Antonymeseducatedexperiencedqualifiedskilledtrained

2. Natural or instinctiveB2informal

   Not influenced by formal training; relying on natural ability or instinct.

   naturel, instinctif

   • His untrained singing voice was surprisingly beautiful.
   • She has an untrained talent for solving puzzles.
   • The dog's untrained behavior was both charming and chaotic.

   Synonymesinborninnateinstinctiveintuitivenaturalunlearneduntaught