Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benighted
Adjective
/bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
Definition
In a state of moral or intellectual darkness; lacking enlightenment or knowledge.
Examples
- The villagers remained benighted, unaware of the changes happening beyond their borders.
- Despite living in a modern city, some people still hold benighted views on many social issues.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is in the dark about something, particularly regarding knowledge or social issues.
Synonyms
- ignorant
- unenlightened
- uneducated
- misguided
