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Definition of untaught

untaught

/ʌnˈtɔːt/
un · taught
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• adjective

1

Not having been educated, instructed, or formally trained.

Example

"The young musician was completely untaught, having learned to play the guitar entirely by ear."

2

Arising naturally without prior instruction or formal study; spontaneous or instinctive.

Example

"She moved across the stage with an untaught grace that captivated the entire audience."

3

Not imparted through instruction or included in a curriculum (of a subject, skill, or body of knowledge).

Example

"Much of the local dialect's history remains untaught in standard regional schools."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the privative prefix 'un-' and 'taught', the past participle of 'teach' (from Old English 'tæcan', meaning to show or instruct).

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