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/
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Idiom

it is better to have no knowledge at all than to have incorrect or harmful knowledge

Example:
I'd rather you didn't learn the technique at all than learn it incorrectly; better untaught than ill-taught.
The professor emphasized that better untaught than ill-taught applies to medical training.