SELF-TAUGHT Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

self-taught

adjective

ˈself-ˈtȯt

Definition of self-taught

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

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Recent Examples of self-taught 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 By and large, these students have been self-taught in AI, Cruzvergara says. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026 Deng graduated from elementary school in 1966, but the rest of her education was self-taught. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-taught

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His autodidactic impulses may lead him to the history of clock towers or to the interplanetary rarity of wood.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of autodidactic

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With its thoughtful feature set, the PD500W looks like a great option for experienced and amateur content creators alike.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
As an amateur race car driver, the villa’s owner wanted elements of his passion peppering the interior.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

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