Synonyms

unstudied

American

[uhn-stuhd-eed] / ʌnˈstʌd id /

adjective

not studied; not premeditated or labored; natural; unaffected.
not having studied; not possessing knowledge in a specific field; unversed.

He is unstudied in law.

unstudied British

/ ʌnˈstʌdɪd /

adjective

natural; unaffected
(foll by in) without knowledge or training

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Etymology

Origin of unstudied

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at un- ¹, studied

Example Sentences

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unstudied

Her unstudied charm fairly bounces off her studio walls, which are set off with calming colors and fake food.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Despite its unusual appearance, the specimen remained unstudied in a museum collection drawer for many years.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Peptides are a rising favorite of wellness medical spas and longevity clinics, despite being largely unstudied and sold in the U.S. with research-use-only labels.

From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026

But environmental campaigners say the deep seabed is the last frontier in the planet that remains largely unstudied and untouched by humanity and mining there could cause irreparable damage, no matter how pressing the need.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024

It was only the second time I was hearing them, and I noticed again how much care Lelia took while talking with him, not just with the words, but with her manner, so unstudied, calm.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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