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Definition of unsophisticated

unsophisticated

/ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
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Adverb:unsophisticatedly
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unsophisticated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking worldly experience, refined taste, or cultural awareness; naive or simple in outlook.

Example

"As an unsophisticated traveler on his first trip abroad, he was easily overwhelmed by the bustling metropolis."

2

Simple, basic, or lacking complexity, technical advancement, or intellectual subtlety.

Example

"The early researchers relied on relatively unsophisticated equipment to record seismic activity."

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• Rhymes for unsophisticated

• Nearby Words

unsolicited
unsolvable
unsolved
unsophisticated
unsorted
unsought
unsound

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'sophisticated', originally meaning 'unadulterated' or 'pure' before shifting to mean 'lacking worldly experience or complexity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsophisticated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsophisticated
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