Synonyms of untrainednext
1
: not trained: such as
a
: not made adept or expert by instruction or experience
an untrained journalist
untrained in the use of firearms
b
: not taught by discipline to conform to certain behaviors
an untrained dog
2
: not based on training or knowledge : inexpert
an untrained diagnosis
To the untrained eye, many wetlands can be deceiving, particularly during drier times of year.—Kathleen Rude

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Set the scene Almost every facade in Malasaña is just that, Malasaña, so the untrained eye might not even notice that one of its simple buildings with cheerful balconies now sports a sign in French with Art Deco typography. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 The medical procedures to carry out the injections are therefore relegated to untrained staff, according to editorial in PLoS Medicine. — Allen Chang, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026 Silver Pieces Silverplate and silver are sometimes difficult to tell apart, especially for the untrained. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Much of the time, you’re left to put up with untrained screen actors not knowing where to stand or look, or who don’t know not to block the camera’s view with flailing hands. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untrained

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of untrained was in 1548

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“Untrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untrained. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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