untutored
UK: ʌnˈtjuːtəd | US: ʌnˈtuːtərd
adj. lacking formal education or training
adj. natural or instinctive; not refined by instruction
untutored = un<not> + tutor<teach> + ed<adjective suffix>
- un: A prefix of negation, from Old English "un-," meaning "not."
- tutor: From Latin "tutor" (guardian, teacher), derived from "tueri" (to watch, protect). In English, it refers to a private instructor.
- ed: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating a state or quality (e.g., "learned," "talented").
Etymology Origin:
The word "untutored" combines the negative prefix "un-" with "tutor," reflecting the absence of formal guidance. "Tutor" traces back to Latin, where it originally denoted a protector or guardian, later evolving into its modern sense of a teacher. The suffix "-ed" solidifies the adjective form, describing someone or something in a state of lacking instruction—either literally (uneducated) or figuratively (unrefined).
Her untutored singing had a raw, emotional power.
Despite being untutored in art, he created striking paintings.
The untutored villagers relied on traditional knowledge.
His untutored manners betrayed his rural upbringing.
The untutored genius surprised everyone with his inventions.