unacademic

/ˌʌnækəˈdɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking academic quality or standards; unscholarly.

“The unacademic writing style made it difficult to understand the complex theories.”

2. noun

A person who is unacademically inclined or unscholarly in their approach.

“The professor was disappointed by the unacademic attitude of his students.”

Synonyms

  • unlearned
  • unlettered

Antonyms

  • academic
  • scholarly