as in ignorant
lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books
gathered the village's children, who were uninstructed for the most part, and formed a school
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Recent Examples of uninstructed
Training protocols that treat uninstructed inner speech as silence.
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Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But uninstructed delegates could advocate for policy changes at the convention in Chicago.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
But this year he's come down from Chicago to help organize for uninstructed.
—Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But uninstructed delegates could advocate for policy changes at the convention in Chicago.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
But this year he's come down from Chicago to help organize for uninstructed.
—Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninstructed
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The popularity of e-bikes and e-motos has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving lawmakers and law enforcement scrambling to regulate the bikes that are often used by young riders ignorant or disdainful of the rules of the road.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trump is either too ignorant or mentally challenged — and dangerous — to continue as president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rolder, an inexperienced but effective linebacker, could be an immediate impact player on special teams.—
Mike Kaye
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Regulation remains uneven, education is inconsistent, and the line between a manageable high and a harmful one isn’t always clear, especially for younger or inexperienced users.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Uninstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninstructed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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