clueless

clue-less · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having no knowledge, understanding, or ability in a particular area.

  2. 2.

    Lacking awareness or sophistication.

Related words

Antonyms: aware, informed, knowledgeable, savvy
See also: clue, ignorant, oblivious, unaware
Synonyms: ignorant, naive, oblivious, unaware, uninformed

Etymology

From "clue" (evidence or information) + "-less" (without), first recorded in the 1940s. Popularized by the 1995 film "Clueless."