Use 'untrained' when someone lacks practice in a particular activity or skill. An untrained singer may have natural talent but needs practice to perform well.
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Potential Risk
'Untrained' implies potential for mistakes or accidents in certain contexts. Untrained lab technicians handling chemicals can be dangerous.
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Learning Stage
Describes someone at the learning stage before becoming proficient. She started her job as an untrained assistant, learning on the job.