unintellectual
unintellectual Lexical Profile
unintellectual Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not inclined toward, interested in, or characterized by deep thought, study, or abstract reasoning.
"Although he was a skilled craftsman, he led a largely unintellectual life focused on practical tasks rather than books."
Requiring or involving little mental effort, critical analysis, or scholarly knowledge.
"After a long week of exams, the students preferred unintellectual entertainment like lighthearted comedy shows."
• noun
A person who is not interested in or engaged with scholarly, abstract, or intellectual pursuits.
"He cheerfully described himself as an unintellectual who preferred gardening and woodworking to debating philosophy."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'unintellectual' with 'anti-intellectual'; 'unintellectual' simply indicates an absence of scholarly or abstract engagement, whereas 'anti-intellectual' denotes active hostility toward intellect, academics, or critical thought.