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.—
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Without architectural knowledge, untrained developers may make decisions that undermine system integrity.
—Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Some of the high notes Grande hits are, to the untrained here, amazing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
Given the mound of shredded cheddar cheese on top, the Mac and Cheese Way resembles a regular Skyline Way to the untrained eye.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024
Most wine lovers know that the word Sauvignon comes from the French word sauvage and the word blanc simply means white, but most people don’t know the reason is because when untrained vines of the variety have a distinctly unkempt appearance.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Some of the high notes Grande hits are, to the untrained here, amazing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
Given the mound of shredded cheddar cheese on top, the Mac and Cheese Way resembles a regular Skyline Way to the untrained eye.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024
Most wine lovers know that the word Sauvignon comes from the French word sauvage and the word blanc simply means white, but most people don’t know the reason is because when untrained vines of the variety have a distinctly unkempt appearance.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Untrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untrained. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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