uneducated

Example Sentences

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These policies make practical sense—the alternative is more uneducated children and uninsured drivers—but they also tend to undermine respect for the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The plight of Yemen's schools, as well as reflecting the country's humanitarian crisis, also signals difficulties for future development, hampered by an uneducated population.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

It was really sad for me, because this person who obviously doesn’t know any law, on this subject anyway, is completely uneducated on this particular, very important question.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025

Working class people are frequently portrayed as lazy, uneducated, or unsophisticated, but we also have a long history of recognizing their hard work, savvy, and perseverance.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2024

During my first week of living with my family, I heard about an opportunity for older, uneducated kids to attend school.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau