adj
Meaning 1
Not enlightening
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
unenlightening
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adjective
Meaning 2
not edifying
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: unedifying
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
Meaning 3
failing to inform or clarify
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an unenlightening comment
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: unilluminating
Antonyms: enlightening
History
Etymology
From un- + enlightening.