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- [nol-i-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nol-i-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɒl ɪ dʒə bəl/
Definitions of unknowledgeable word
- adjective unknowledgeable possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive. 1
- adjective unknowledgeable not knowledgeable 0
- adjective unknowledgeable Lacking knowledge, ignorant, naive, or foolish. 0
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Origin of unknowledgeable
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; knowledge + -able
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Parts of speech for Unknowledgeable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unknowledgeable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unknowledgeable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unknowledgeable
adj unknowledgeable
- apprenticed — a person who works for another in order to learn a trade: an apprentice to a plumber.
- birdbrained — a stupid, foolish, or scatterbrained person.
- cretinous — If you describe someone as cretinous, you think they are very stupid.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
adjective unknowledgeable
- misinformed — to give false or misleading information to.
- nescient — lack of knowledge; ignorance.
Antonyms for unknowledgeable
adj unknowledgeable
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- alive to — fully aware of; perceiving
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- apperceptive — conscious perception.
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
adjective unknowledgeable
- apprized — Simple past tense and past participle of apprize.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- expert — A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- witting — knowing; aware; conscious.
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