untrained

adjective

un·​trained ˌən-ˈtrānd 

1

: not trained: such as

a

: not made adept or expert by instruction or experience

an untrained journalist

untrained in the use of firearms

b

: not taught by discipline to conform to certain behaviors

an untrained dog

2

: not based on training or knowledge : inexpert

an untrained diagnosis

To the untrained eye, many wetlands can be deceiving, particularly during drier times of year.

—Kathleen Rude

Examples of untrained in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One by one they are cajoled into participating, their unexpectedly lovely, untrained voices elevating the dingy surroundings. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024

Spotting these birds can be difficult, with my untrained eyes. —Kai McNamee, NPR, 13 May 2024

To the untrained eye, cicadas may look extremely similar to each other, characterized by their hard exoskeleton and distinctive drone. —Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2024

The preserved moth doesn’t look like much to the untrained, but Shen quickly realized its significance. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024

All 22 got them from unlicensed or untrained people in non-healthcare settings like homes and spas. —Kristen Fischer, Health, 24 Apr. 2024

All but one of the individuals received the treatment for cosmetic purposes, and all victims reported receiving these injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings. —Simmone Shah, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024

All people reported receiving these injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings, including homes and spas. —Erika Edwards, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024

And they were all treated either by untrained individuals, or in non-health care settings like homes and spas. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1