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Synonyms of uninitiated

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for uninitiated is exoteric. Other synonyms of uninitiated are uninformed, noninitiate, uninitiate and outsider.

Synonyms and similar words for uninitiated

adjectiveNot having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.

  • uninformed
  • exotericOf a person: not part of an enlightened inner circle; not privy to esoteric knowledge.

nounPeople who have not been initiated and thus do not have the special knowledge of a particular group.

Opposite of uninitiated

nounPeople who have not been initiated and thus do not have the special knowledge of a particular group.

Meaning of uninitiated

  1. adjective Not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.
  2. noun People who have not been initiated and thus do not have the special knowledge of a particular group.

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Questions about synonyms of uninitiated

What is another word for uninitiated?
Uninitiated has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as exoteric, uninformed, noninitiate, uninitiate and outsider.
What is the opposite of uninitiated?
The opposite of uninitiated is esoteric.
What does uninitiated mean?
Uninitiated means not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.

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