unsophisticated

/ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-sə-ˈfi-stə-ˌkā-təd/ (ame, mw)

unsophisticated — adjective

  • unsophisticatedpositive
  • more unsophisticatedcomparative
  • most unsophisticatedsuperlative

1. knowing little of life beyond one's own surroundings, culture, or fashion; or si

1.形容詞B2
釋義

knowing little of life beyond one's own surroundings, culture, or fashion; or simple in design and lacking complexity.

例句

Diego's unsophisticated jokes at the office party made his coworkers uncomfortable.

collocation: unsophisticated jokes / humor / views

Ziad said the computer system was too unsophisticated for their growing business needs.

pattern: too + unsophisticated + for [purpose]

同義詞
  • simple

    more neutral, can be positive or negative

  • naive

    focuses on lack of worldly experience, often implies innocence

  • unrefined

    emphasizes lack of polish or elegance

  • uncomplicated

    used mainly for designs, systems, or plans; not for people

反義詞
  • sophisticated

    direct opposite; worldly-wise or highly developed

  • refined

    polished in manners, taste, or design

  • worldly

    experienced in the ways of society and culture

用法筆記

When applied to people or their tastes, this word often carries a mildly critical tone. When describing machines, tools, or systems, the tone is more neutral and simply means 'not complex or advanced.'

常見錯誤

❌I prefer unsophisticated food to fancy dishes.
✅I prefer simple food to fancy dishes.
💡'unsophisticated' can sound critical of the food; 'simple' is neutral or positive.
❌She is unsophisticated in mathematics.
✅She is not experienced in mathematics.
💡'unsophisticated' is not the right word for lacking skill in a subject; use 'inexperienced' or 'basic.'