Autodidactic means self-taught or learning through one's own efforts without the guidance of a teacher. Antonyms for this word are those that indicate formal learning or education that is structured by a teacher or an institution. Some antonyms for autodidactic include taught, instructed, educated, schooled, and trained. These words imply that learning takes place in a classroom or under the guidance of an expert. The opposite of being self-taught is to be trained by someone else, to have been given instructions and advice, and to have had opportunities to ask for help when needed.