uninformed

adjective

un·​in·​formed ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce uninformed (audio)
: not educated or knowledgeable : not having or based upon information or awareness : not informed
an uninformed opinion

Examples of uninformed in a Sentence

the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools
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The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Theres been a lot of negative noise around Lukaku which has been lazy and uninformed imo. Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 30 June 2024 Fear of looking uninformed, fear of wasting others' time, and fear of being judged. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Keep them stupid and uninformed because that’s the definition of fascism — like it or not. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uninformed 

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninformed was in 1597

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“Uninformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninformed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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