benighted
adjective | /benighted/
Advanced WordsHARD
in a state of intellectual or moral darkness; uninformed or ignorant
benighted
adjective | /benighted/
Advanced WordsHARDin a state of intellectual or moral darkness; uninformed or ignorant
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Synonyms
unenlightenedignorantbackwardprimitive
Antonyms
enlightenedinformedcultured
Examples
"The region remained benighted despite development projects."
"He criticized the benighted attitudes that resisted change."
Mnemonic Trick
Benighted = Be + Night → in the dark intellectually or morally.
Etymology
From be- + night (darkness)
used figuratively for ignorance or lack of progress
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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