untrained

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈtreɪnd/
US: /ʌnˈtreɪnd/

  1. Not having had any training or education.

    1. The dog is untrained, so it jumps a lot.
    2. He was untrained in first aid, so he couldn't help properly at the accident.

  2. Lacking the skills needed for a particular job or activity because you have not been taught them.

    1. She's untrained, but learns quickly from her work.
    2. Many employees are untrained in conflict resolution, so problems often arise.

Synonyms

unskilled untaught unqualified amateur

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untrained" in English means: Not having had any training or education., Lacking the skills needed for a particular job or activity because you have not been taught them..

The phonetic transcription of "untrained" is /ʌnˈtreɪnd/ in British English and /ʌnˈtreɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "untrained": unskilled, untaught, unqualified, amateur.

Example usage of "untrained": "The dog is untrained, so it jumps a lot.". More examples on the page.