Meaning & Definition of word "Uneducated"

Uneducated

/ʌnˈɛdʒʊkeɪtɪd/

1. lacking formal education or knowledge.
- Example: Despite being uneducated, he had a natural talent for mechanics.
2. not having received a suitable education.
- Example: The uneducated population often faces challenges in finding employment.
3. characterized by ignorance or lack of information.
- Example: His uneducated views on the subject reflected a lack of research.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'educated', referring to the state of lacking education.

you can't educate a fool:

It suggests that some people are resistant to education or learning.

to be uneducated:

Refers to the state of lacking knowledge or formal education.

better to be uneducated than miseducated:

It implies that it's worse to have wrong information than not to have information at all.

illiteracy:

The inability to read or write.

ignorance:

Lack of knowledge or information.

education:

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.

Meaning: Dunce

Example Sentence: Don't be such a dunce; go read a book.

Meaning: Nincompoop

Example Sentence: He acts like a nincompoop when he doesn't know facts.