autodidactic

as in self-taught
having skills or knowledge acquired through one's own efforts without formal training an autodidactic painter, John Singleton Copley learned his craft from books purchased from England

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self-taught
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  • These are leaders with broad cross-functional understanding and a sharp vertical spike in technology, often self-taught.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Unlike many of his wealthier peers, Linnaeus was largely self-taught in biology and drawing.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 2 May 2025
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“Autodidactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autodidactic. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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