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unsophisticatedly

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/ˌʌn.səˈfɪs.tɪˌkeɪ.tɪd.li/

(unsophisticated)

simple, naive

Base FormNounAdverb
unsophisticatedunsophisticationunsophisticatedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unsophisticatedly' originates from the word 'unsophisticated,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'sophisticated,' which comes from the Latin 'sophisticatus,' meaning 'adulterated' or 'tampered with.'

Historical Evolution

'unsophisticated' evolved from the Latin 'sophisticatus' through Middle English, eventually forming the modern English word 'unsophisticated.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sophisticatus' meant 'adulterated,' but over time, 'unsophisticated' evolved to mean 'simple' or 'unrefined.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is simple, straightforward, or lacking in complexity or refinement.

She dressed unsophisticatedly for the casual event.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45