unsophisticated

[/ˌʌn.səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/]

adjective

ingênuo, simples, não sofisticado

1. lacking knowledge, experience, or refinement; simple and uncomplicated

The unsophisticated tourists were easily impressed by the simple attractions.

Os turistas ingênuos ficaram facilmente impressionados pelas atrações simples.

2. not complex or complicated; basic and straightforward

The technology is unsophisticated by modern standards.

A tecnologia é simples pelos padrões modernos.

3. lacking elegance, style, or cultural refinement

Her unsophisticated fashion choices reflected her rural background.

Suas escolhas de moda não sofisticadas refletiam sua origem rural.

NYC Slang

basic, corny, not lit

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ingênuo, simples, não sofisticado

Most commonly used across all regions

Rio de Janeiro

caipira (in colloquial use)

Sometimes used colloquially to describe unsophisticated behavior

São Paulo

ingênuo, simples

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Portugal

ingénuo, simples, pouco sofisticado

Standard Portuguese usage with same meaning

green around the gills (naive or inexperienced)

wet behind the ears (inexperienced and unsophisticated)

out of one's depth (lacking sophistication to handle a situation)

Look up more words on Fala2Me

The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more