Synonyms of self-taught

self-taught

adjective

ˈself-ˈtȯt 

as in autodidactic

having skills or knowledge acquired through one's own efforts without formal training

the cellist's success is all the more remarkable because she is self-taught

Synonyms & Similar Words

• autodidactic
• amateur
• self-educated
• self-instructed
• unschooled
• naive
• primitive
• untutored
• naïf
• natural

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• taught
• trained
• educated
• schooled
• lettered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-taught

Many of the teachers had no formal training, and some of them were local Black people who were self-taught. — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026

Largely self-taught, Cole was a relentless observer of material fact. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

The Digest Feminist, self-taught, and belatedly recognized French artist Raymonde Arcier has died at 86. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026

Being self-taught pushed me to stay curious, think critically, and find practical solutions. — Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026