unenlightened

UK
/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtnd/
US
/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtənd/

Translations

unenlightenedadjective
more unenlightened
Comp.
most unenlightened
Super.
UK
/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtnd/
US
/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtənd/
The unenlightened masses were easily swayed by the charismatic leader.
Непросвещённые массы легко поддавались влиянию харизматичного лидера.
unenlightenednoun
unenlightened
pl
Used with the definite article to denote people who lack knowledge or enlightenment.
unenlightenedpast participle
UK
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/
US
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/
Used as the past-participle form of the verb enlighten with the negative prefix un-, functioning adjectivally.
unenlightenverb

unenlightened

Past Simple

unenlightened
Past Simple
unenlightened
Past Participle
unenlightening
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtən/
US
/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtən/
вводить в заблуждение
The misinformation campaign aimed to unenlighten the public.
Кампания по дезинформации была направлена на то, чтобы ввести общественность в заблуждение.
Additional translations

Definitions

unenlightenedadjective
Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; ignorant or uninformed.
The unenlightened villagers were unaware of the technological advancements happening in the city.
Not having or showing an understanding of the true nature of something.
His unenlightened views on the subject were evident during the debate.
Not having attained spiritual or intellectual enlightenment, especially in a religious or philosophical context.
In Buddhist teaching, an unenlightened being is still trapped in the cycle of rebirth.
unenlightenednoun
People who are not enlightened or informed, taken collectively (almost always used with the definite article).
The reformers aimed to educate the unenlightened and dispel superstition.
unenlightenedpast participle
Not having been enlightened; not made aware or informed.
Policies were crafted to educate the unenlightened masses.
unenlightenverb
To cause (someone) to become less informed or aware; to deprive of enlightenment.
The misinformation campaign aimed to unenlighten the public about the true effects of the policy.
To fail to provide knowledge or insight to; to leave uninformed.
Despite the professor's reputation, his lectures tended to unenlighten rather than inspire the students.