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unenlightened

/ʌnɛnˈlɪtɪnɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does unenlightened mean?

adjective

Lacking enlightenment or understanding; ignorant or uninformed. Unenlightened people may hold outdated or misguided views.

Example

"The unenlightened views of the past have been largely discredited by modern research."

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