untrained

/' n'treind/

Thân thiện

An untrained puppy chews on a slipper in the living room.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not having received formal instruction or practice: Describes a person, animal, or thing that lacks specific training, skill, or discipline in a particular area. 2. Lacking experience or proficiency: Indicates a natural, raw, or undeveloped state due to the absence of systematic teaching or conditioning.

Usage

The adjective "untrained" is used to describe a subject that has not been taught or prepared for a specific task, role, or skill. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, highlighting a lack of formal preparation. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an untrained eye). - It can follow a linking verb like "is," "was," or "seems" (e.g., The staff was untrained).

Examples

• Before a noun:
  • An untrained volunteer may struggle with the complex software.
  • The untrained dog did not respond to basic commands.
• After a linking verb:
  • Her voice was powerful but untrained.
  • The new recruits are still completely untrained.
• With a prepositional phrase:
  • He is untrained in the art of negotiation.
  • Minds untrained in logical thinking often jump to conclusions.

Advanced Usage

• "Untrained eye/ear": A common phrase meaning a perspective lacking the specialized knowledge to notice details or make expert judgments.
  • To the untrained eye, the two paintings look identical, but an expert can spot the differences immediately.
• Used in contrast with "trained" to emphasize a difference in skill level or preparation.
  • The performance highlighted the stark difference between the untrained singers and the professional choir.

Variants and Related Words

• Train (verb): To teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.
• Trained (adjective): Having been taught a particular skill or type of behavior.
• Training (noun): The action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.
• Retrain (verb): To teach (someone) new skills, especially for a new job.

Synonyms

• Unskilled: Lacking the ability, knowledge, or experience to do something well.
• Inexperienced: Having little knowledge or experience of a particular thing.
• Unprepared: Not ready or able to deal with something.
• Amateur: Engaging in an activity without professional skill or for pleasure rather than as a job. (Note: "Amateur" can be neutral, while "untrained" is more factual.)
• Raw: In a natural, unprocessed, or undeveloped state.

Antonyms

• Trained: Having been taught a particular skill or type of behavior.
• Skilled: Having the ability, knowledge, or experience to do something well.
• Expert: Having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
• Professional: Engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
   • an untrained voice
   • untrained troops
   • young minds untrained in the habit of concentration