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

Bambi was followed by Bruno, the same breed, but even more untrained and wild. —Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026

To an untrained eye the dishes look similar, but the families highlighted the distinct ingredients, preparation techniques and meanings behind each one. —Andres Bustamante, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

But to the untrained eye, the destruction may look similar. —Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026

Texans want an orderly immigration system, not the fear and chaos sewn by the surge of untrained ICE recruits. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for untrained

• appertained
• ascertained
• entertained
• overstrained
• preordained
• unconstrained
• unexplained
• unrestrained
• abstained
• arraigned
• attained
• bloodstained