Untrained

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtreɪnd/

Definitions of untrained

adjective not having been taught or prepared for a particular skill or job

Example Sentences

A1 She hired an untrained puppy to be her new pet.

A2 The untrained staff struggled to keep up with the demands of the busy restaurant.

B1 The untrained driver caused a lot of accidents on the road.

B2 The untrained actors delivered a lackluster performance in the play.

C1 The untrained soldiers were ill-prepared for the intensity of the battle.

C2 Despite being untrained in the art of negotiation, she was able to secure a lucrative deal for her company.

Examples of untrained in a Sentence

formal The untrained staff members struggled to keep up with the new software updates.

informal The untrained employees had no idea how to use the new equipment.

slang The untrained interns were totally lost during the meeting.

figurative Like an untrained puppy, he was full of energy but lacked direction.

Grammatical Forms of untrained

• past tense: untrained
• plural: untrained
• comparative: more untrained
• superlative: most untrained
• present tense: untrained
• future tense: will untrain
• perfect tense: have untrained
• continuous tense: is untraining
• singular: untrained
• positive degree: untrained
• infinitive: to untrain
• gerund: untraining
• participle: untrained

Origin and Evolution of untrained

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'untrained' originated from the Old French word 'entrainer' meaning 'to draw along'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'untrained' evolved to mean lacking training or instruction in a particular skill or area.