Definition & Meaning of "benighted"in English

benighted

lacking in intellect, culture, knowledge, or morals

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most benighted

Comparative

more benighted

gradable

domain

intellect, culture, morality

Examples

The isolated village was considered benighted due to its lack of modern education.

overtaken by night or darkness

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