unenlightened

IPA/ˌʌn.ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/
KK[ˌʌnɛnlˈaɪtənd]IPA/ˌʌn.ɪnˈlaɪ.t̬ənd/

unenlightened — adjective

  • unenlightenedpositive
  • more unenlightenedcomparative
  • most unenlightenedsuperlative

1. not having enough education, modern information, or openness to new ideas, so th

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not having enough education, modern information, or openness to new ideas, so that your opinions or actions seem unfair or old-fashioned

例句

Sivan's unenlightened comments about therapy make many of her friends uncomfortable.

collocation: unenlightened comments / views about [topic]

The company's unenlightened policy on parental leave caused anger among its employees.

collocation: unenlightened policy / practice / approach

同義詞
  • ignorant

    simpler and more neutral; just means lacking knowledge, without the judgment of being old-fashioned

  • narrow-minded

    focuses on unwillingness to consider other viewpoints rather than lack of knowledge

  • backward

    more openly insulting; suggests a person or society has failed to progress

  • benighted

    formal or literary synonym, literally 'in darkness'; carries a similar critical tone

反義詞
  • enlightened

    the direct opposite; having modern, open, and well-informed views

  • open-minded

    willing to consider new ideas; focuses on attitude rather than knowledge

  • progressive

    actively supporting social reform and modern ideas

用法筆記

Often used to describe opinions, policies, social attitudes, or historical eras that are seen as narrow-minded or behind the times. The word carries a tone of criticism.

常見錯誤

❌I was unenlightened about the bus schedule.
✅I was unaware of the bus schedule.
💡'unenlightened' is too strong for ordinary lack of information; it implies a moral or intellectual failing.