How to Pronounce "unenlightened"
word
ˌənɛnˈɫaɪtənd
uhn-en-LY-tuhnd
ˌʌnɛnlˈaɪtənd
un-en-LY-tuhnd
Definition
Describes someone who lacks knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something, especially important or modern ideas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌənɛnˈɫaɪtənd
British English
ˌʌnɛnlˈaɪtənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-en-LY-tuhnd
UK
un-en-LY-tuhnd
Listen in Context
Many people were unenlightened about science in the past.
Her ideas were considered unenlightened by her teachers.
It is hard to change unenlightened attitudes.
He made some pretty unenlightened comments during the meeting.