Untutored

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtuːtərd/

Definitions of untutored

adjective lacking formal instruction or training; uneducated or inexperienced

Example Sentences

A1 She was an untutored artist who painted purely from her imagination.

A2 The untutored musician played the piano by ear, never having taken a lesson.

B1 The untutored chef relied on instinct rather than recipes to create delicious meals.

B2 Despite being untutored in the ways of diplomacy, he managed to negotiate a successful peace treaty.

C1 Her untutored approach to problem-solving often yielded innovative solutions.

C2 The untutored writer's raw talent shone through in his unpolished yet captivating prose.

Examples of untutored in a Sentence

formal The untutored musician showed great potential despite never having formal training.

informal She was an untutored artist who just painted for fun.

slang He's totally untutored when it comes to cooking, but he's trying to learn.

figurative Her untutored approach to problem-solving often led to creative solutions.

Grammatical Forms of untutored

• past tense: untutored
• plural: untutored
• comparative: more untutored
• superlative: most untutored
• present tense: untutoring
• future tense: will untutor
• perfect tense: have untutored
• continuous tense: is untutoring
• singular: untutored
• positive degree: untutored
• infinitive: to untutor
• gerund: untutoring
• participle: untutored

Origin and Evolution of untutored

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'untutored' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tutored' which comes from the Latin word 'tutor' meaning 'guardian' or 'teacher'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone lacking formal education or training, the meaning of 'untutored' has evolved to also imply natural talent or ability without formal instruction.