Unsophisticated

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌn.səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Definitions of unsophisticated

adjective not sophisticated; simple or plain; lacking refinement or elegance

Example Sentences

A1 The recipe was easy to follow, perfect for beginners as it was unsophisticated.

A2 She preferred simple and unsophisticated jewelry over flashy and extravagant pieces.

B1 The restaurant's decor was charmingly unsophisticated, with mismatched furniture and homemade decorations.

B2 The film's plot may seem unsophisticated at first glance, but it delves deep into complex themes and character development.

C1 Despite his unsophisticated appearance, the farmer was a shrewd businessman with a keen eye for investments.

C2 The artist's work was often dismissed as unsophisticated by critics, but it resonated deeply with the general public.

Examples of unsophisticated in a Sentence

formal Her unsophisticated mannerisms stood out in the refined social setting.

informal He felt out of place with his unsophisticated jokes among the sophisticated crowd.

slang I can't believe she brought that unsophisticated guy to the party.

figurative The unsophisticated design of the website made it difficult to navigate.

Grammatical Forms of unsophisticated

past tense

unsophisticated

plural

unsophisticateds

comparative

less sophisticated

superlative

least sophisticated

present tense

unsophisticate

future tense

will unsophisticate

perfect tense

have unsophisticated

continuous tense

is unsophisticating

singular

unsophisticated

positive degree

unsophisticated

infinitive

to unsophisticate

gerund

unsophisticating

participle

unsophisticated

Origin and Evolution of unsophisticated

First Known Use: 1653 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unsophisticated' originated from the Latin word 'sophisticatus' which means 'to adulterate or corrupt'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsophisticated' evolved to mean lacking refinement or polish, rather than being adulterated or corrupted.