untrained

CEFRB1

/əˈntreɪnd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not taught the skills needed for a task.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Lacking training, not having been instructed in something.

Examples

  • The company does not hire untrained workers for this job.

  • Tom is totally untrained.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

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In context

  • Many faults arise through simple jobs being incorrectly done by untrained people; such people must receive and follow precise instructions.

Synonyms

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The blank surgeon performed the important operation badly, causing many serious complications.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + trained.