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benighted

adjective

/bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

Meaning

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.

ignorant, unenlightened, backward, primitive, dark

enlightened, knowledgeable, cultured

benighted village, benighted times, benighted people, benighted ignorance

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

trivial or insignificant; very small

relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom

profitable; producing wealth or gain

extremely cold in temperature; lacking warmth or friendliness