The word "were schooled" refers to a past experience of formal education or training. Its antonyms could be "unschooled", "uneducated", "illiterate", "ignorant", "uninformed", or "ill-informed". These antonyms reflect the absence of a structured learning environment, lack of access to educational resources, or a deficit in knowledge or skills. Contrary to being "schooled", individuals who are "unschooled" or "uneducated" have not undergone a systematic process of intellectual or academic development. "Illiterate" and "ignorant" signify a deficiency in reading, writing, or general knowledge, while "uninformed" and "ill-informed" describe the state of being unaware or misinformed about certain subjects.