unsophistication

noun

ˌən-sə-ˌfi-stə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce unsophistication (audio)
Definition of unsophisticationnext
1
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere the unsophistication of the plea touched his heart

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as in simplicity
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements the unsophistication of the coffeemaker's design is part of its appeal

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Recent Examples of unsophistication Hansen-Love says there is a simplicity and unsophistication to Seydoux’s style. — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2022 The blunt unsophistication of the pamphlet was an intellectual call to arms. — Zachary D. Carter, The New Republic, 17 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsophistication
  1. naturalness
  2. simplicity
  3. innocence
  4. sincerity
  5. artlessness
  6. ingenuousness
Noun
  • Acted with breathtaking ensemble naturalness, the play seems lived in rather than performed.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The ensemble of actors is convincing in its naturalness, with the characterizations remaining consistently precise and ambivalent.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of naturalness
Noun
  • The key is simplicity and predictability, giving producers confidence that American locations can compete with foreign alternatives.
    — Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Complexity can disguise poor thinking, while simplicity can expose it.
    — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • That raw innocence would prove crucial to Zai’s character, who experiences a gamut of violations masked as privilege.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Adelson family had long denied any involvement in Markel’s killing, and in August 2016, their lawyer released a statement maintaining their innocence.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • The 25-year-old California singer-songwriter staked out his turf by taking pride in the ordinariness of his hit, from the mild-mannered vocals to the drama-free sincerity of his romantic imagery.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Most scenes were filmed with four or five takes as the actors experimented with different tones, feelings, and levels of sincerity to give Meriwether options in the editing room.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • But then, with seemingly on-the-fly artlessness, Laxe’s camera picks a few of the dancers out.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of artlessness
Noun
  • What was once a poignant effort to extend a state of ingenuousness is now tainted from the start.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of ingenuousness

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“Unsophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsophistication. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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