What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unschooled
Example
He was unschooled in the art of cooking, but he learned by experimenting in the kitchen. [unschooled: adjective]
Example
She grew up in a remote village and was largely unschooled until she moved to the city. [unschooled: adjective]
uneducated
Example
He dropped out of high school and remained uneducated for most of his life. [uneducated: adjective]
Example
She was criticized for her uneducated opinions on politics, having never studied the subject. [uneducated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uneducated is more commonly used than unschooled in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unschooled and uneducated?
Unschooled is more formal than uneducated.
