uninformed

adjective

un·​in·​formed ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd 

: not educated or knowledgeable : not having or based upon information or awareness : not informed

an uninformed opinion

Synonyms

• clueless
• ignorant
• incognizant
• innocent
• insensible
• nescient
• oblivious
• unacquainted
• unaware
• unconscious
• unknowing
• unmindful
• unwitting

Examples of uninformed in a Sentence

the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools

Recent Examples on the Web

Ocean Water More uninformed complaints came in the form of the observation that L.A. is situated next to the Pacific Ocean, a seemingly inexhaustible abundance of water with which to put out fires. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025

If not, that information would better inform the reader of the very narrow scope and, in my opinion, the uninformed nature of this poll. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025

Vallas’ uninformed ideological op-ed fails on many levels. —Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025

No amount of education, training or good will can overcome a pattern of poor judgement, unethical behavior and reckless or uninformed decisions. —Terina Allen, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above