untaught method
[/ʌnˈtɔːt ˈmeθəd/]
noun phrasepl: untaught methods
método não ensinado; método intuitivo
1. A technique or approach to solving problems or performing tasks that is developed through natural instinct, experience, or experimentation rather than through formal instruction or training.
His untaught method of painting, though unconventional, produced remarkable results that impressed art critics.
Seu método não ensinado de pintura, embora pouco convencional, produziu resultados notáveis que impressionaram críticos de arte.
2. A procedure or system that lacks formal training, standardization, or academic foundation.
The carpenter relied on an untaught method passed down through generations rather than formal apprenticeship.
O carpinteiro confiava em um método não ensinado transmitido através de gerações, em vez de aprendizado formal.
This term reflects both American and Brazilian appreciation for practical, self-made expertise and innovation. In Brazil, it often connects to the concept of 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability) and resourcefulness. In the USA, it relates to the 'bootstrap' mentality and entrepreneurial spirit. The phrase acknowledges legitimate knowledge gained outside formal education systems.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff method; fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach
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