unenlightened

/ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtənd/
adjective
  1. Lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness; not informed.
    • Her comments showed she was unenlightened about the history of the conflict.
    • The unenlightened villagers believed the old superstitions without question.
    • He remained unenlightened about the new technology until he took a class.
  2. Not having spiritual or philosophical insight; not awakened.
    • The guru taught that the unenlightened mind is trapped by desire.
    • Many seek meditation to move from an unenlightened state to one of peace.
    • In the story, the unenlightened prince could not see the truth behind the illusion.
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