The Opposite(Antonym) of “acculturated”
The antonym of acculturated are uncultured, unrefined, and unsophisticated. These words describe a lack of exposure to cultural, social, or intellectual refinement.
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Definitions and Examples of uncultured, unrefined, unsophisticated
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Lacking in knowledge, refinement, or sophistication.
Example
The villagers were considered uncultured because they had never left their small town.
Lacking in manners, taste, or culture.
Example
His behavior at the dinner party was unrefined and embarrassed his hosts.
Lacking in worldly experience, knowledge, or refinement.
Example
The small town's library was unsophisticated and lacked resources compared to the city's libraries.
Key Differences: uncultured vs unrefined vs unsophisticated
- 1Uncultured implies a lack of knowledge, refinement, or sophistication.
- 2Unrefined suggests a lack of manners, taste, or culture.
- 3Unsophisticated describes a lack of worldly experience, knowledge, or refinement.
Effective Usage of uncultured, unrefined, unsophisticated
- 1Describing People: Use these antonyms to describe people who lack cultural, social, or intellectual refinement.
- 2Comparing Cultures: Use these antonyms to compare different cultures or societies.
- 3Discussing Education: Use these antonyms to discuss the importance of education in developing cultural, social, and intellectual refinement.
Remember this!
The antonyms of acculturated are uncultured, unrefined, and unsophisticated. These words describe a lack of exposure to cultural, social, or intellectual refinement. Use these words to describe people, compare cultures, and discuss the importance of education in developing cultural, social, and intellectual refinement.
