untitled

Thân thiện

A young untitled scholar reads a book in a quiet library.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not having a title, especially a formal or noble one: The primary meaning refers to a person who does not hold a title of nobility, such as "duke," "earl," or "lord." It describes someone of common birth. 2. Lacking a name or heading: A secondary, less common meaning refers to a creative work (like a book, poem, or piece of music) that has not been given a formal title.

Usage and Examples

• Referring to a person's social status:
  • The estate was inherited by an untitled younger son, much to the surprise of high society.
  • In the 19th century, marriage between the nobility and untitled wealthy families became more common.
• Referring to a creative work:
  • The manuscript remained untitled for years before the author settled on a name.
  • The composer left several untitled sketches in his notebook.

Advanced Usage and Notes

• The word is often used in historical or social contexts to discuss class structure, contrasting with titled aristocracy (e.g., "the titled and untitled classes").
• When describing creative works, "untitled" is frequently used as a provisional or final label, especially in visual art (e.g., "Untitled #5").

Variants and Related Words

• Title (n/v): The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work; a formal designation of rank or status (e.g., "the title of the book," "the title of Duke").
• Titled (adj): Having a title of nobility (e.g., ).
• Commoner (n): A person without a title of nobility. This is a near-synonym for the social status meaning.

Synonyms

• For social status: Common, plebeian, non-aristocratic.
• For a work: Nameless, unnamed.

Antonyms

• For social status: Titled, noble, aristocratic, lordly.
• For a work: Titled, named, labeled.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not of the nobility
   • of ignoble (or ungentle) birth
   • untitled civilians

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ignoble
• ungentle