Antonyms for instructed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-struhkt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈstrʌkt


Definition of instructed

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin instructus, past participle of instruere "arrange, inform, teach," literally "to build, erect," from in- "on" (see in- (2)) + struere "to pile, build" (see structure (n.)). Related: Instructed; instructing.
  • adj trained
Example sentences :
  • Self-government can succeed only through an instructed electorate.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • So the hostess had decreed, and so instructed Alfred and Gracie.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • You will be instructed in a few words, and they will give you in writing all you have to say.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • The latter, previously instructed, took his guests to his own camp.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • "Good-morning," he said to the man who had instructed him concerning the Tube.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I was instructed to do so by Mr Montague, in whose employment I have been for some time.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Now Pat and Mike had been instructed to look at the General as their pattern.
  • Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger
  • Instructed as I am, instructed by too fatal experience, with reason I envy you.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • She was instructed to dip her fingers into one of the crocks.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 26, 1880 » by Various
  • Then the rat went away, and the owl did as the rat had instructed him.
  • Extract from : « Aino Folk-Tales » by Basil Hall Chamberlain

Synonyms for instructed

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