Meaning of the word "better untaught than ill-taught" in English
What does "better untaught than ill-taught" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
better untaught than ill-taught
US /ˈbetər ʌnˈtɔːt ðæn ɪl ˈtɔːt/
UK /ˈbetə ʌnˈtɔːt ðæn ɪl ˈtɔːt/
Idiom
it is better to have no knowledge at all than to have incorrect or harmful knowledge
Example:
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I'd rather you didn't learn the technique at all than learn it incorrectly; better untaught than ill-taught.
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The professor emphasized that better untaught than ill-taught applies to medical training.