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self-taught

UK
/ˌselfˈtɔːt/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈtɔt/

Translations

self-taughtadjective
UK
/ˌselfˈtɔːt/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈtɔt/
Non-gradable adjective meaning having learned a skill or subject without a teacher or formal instruction.
autodidacteQui a acquis ses connaissances ou sa compétence sans enseignement formel.
She is a self-taught musician who learned to play by ear.
C'est une musicienne autodidacte qui a appris à jouer d'oreille.
Synonyms
autodidactic
self-educated
self-instructed
self-trained
self-tutored
self-directed
home-schooled
informally educated
unschooled
Antonyms
formally trained
formally educated
trained
educated
taught

Definitions

self-taughtadjective
Having learned a skill, subject, or profession by studying or practicing alone, without formal teaching.
She is a self-taught musician who learned to play by ear.
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