Benighted

Pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

Definitions of benighted

adjective having no knowledge or education; ignorant or unenlightened

Example Sentences

A1 The benighted travelers stumbled through the dark forest, unsure of which way to go.

A2 The benighted village had no access to electricity or running water.

B1 The benighted community was finally introduced to modern technology and education.

B2 The benighted region was transformed into a thriving metropolis over the years.

C1 The once benighted country is now a leader in technological innovation.

C2 Despite its benighted past, the city has emerged as a cultural hub in recent years.

Examples of benighted in a Sentence

formal The benighted village had no access to electricity or running water.

informal The benighted town was stuck in the past with outdated technology.

slang The benighted neighborhood was like living in the dark ages.

figurative His benighted views on progress were hindering the company's growth.

Grammatical Forms of benighted

• past tense: benighted
• plural: benighted
• comparative: more benighted
• superlative: most benighted
• present tense: benight
• future tense: will benight
• perfect tense: have benighted
• continuous tense: is benighting
• singular: benighted
• positive degree: benighted
• infinitive: to benight
• gerund: benighting
• participle: benighted

Origin and Evolution of benighted

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'benighted' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'beniht', which means to make or become dark.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe being overtaken by darkness, 'benighted' evolved to also mean intellectually or morally ignorant or unenlightened.