unversed

Example Sentences

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A language major unversed in art, architecture or medieval history, Jean feels overwhelmed at times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In recent weeks, however, at least two clients have fired Mr. Pierce, complaining that he seemed unresponsive and appeared at times to be unversed in the details of their cases.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2021

Its five hours zipped by, even for an audience member unversed in Potterdom.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 22, 2018

It’s absurd that someone so unversed in the subject would be heading an agency like that that’s so technical.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2018

I did not know how to answer her, being startled by her forwardness and unversed in the telling of lies.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson