Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
none-the-wiser-any-the-wiser
idiomatic expression
/nʌn ði ˈwaɪzər/ /ˈɛni ði ˈwaɪzər/
Definition
Unaware or uninformed about something, typically something significant or relevant.
Examples
- After the long meeting, he left none-the-wiser about the changes in the project.
- She explained the issue in a way that left me none-the-wiser.
Meaning
It describes a situation where a person does not gain any new knowledge or understanding despite the circumstances.
Synonyms
- none the smarter
- no better informed
- still ignorant
