Untrained

/ʌnˈtreɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not having received training or instruction in a particular area or skill.

The untrained volunteers struggled to assist in the emergency response.

Lacking skill or discipline in a certain activity or field.

Due to his untrained voice, he found it challenging to sing in front of an audience.

Not conditioned or prepared for a specific task or performance.

The untrained athlete could not keep up with the demands of the rigorous training schedule.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'trained', the past participle of 'train'.

untrained eye

a perspective lacking the knowledge or expertise to make informed judgments.

untrained recognition

the ability to identify something without formal training or expertise.

untrained talent

natural ability that hasn't been developed through practice or instruction.

train

to teach a person or animal a particular skill.

skilled

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or job.

education

the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.

Greenhorn

He's a bit of a greenhorn in the industry, as he's untrained.

Raw

Her performance was raw, as she was still untrained.