Benighted and Learned
Opposite meaning words
Benighted
Benighted adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: the poor benighted souls who do not know the joys of reading
Learned
Learned adjective - Having or displaying advanced knowledge or education.
Usage example: the learned professor can speak knowledgeably on a wide array of subjects
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