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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As the story goes, biased or uninformed teachers call a child protection hotline, and out-of-touch caseworkers deem the parents neglectful and remove their children. Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025 In business, losing leaders are those who fail to adapt to market changes, ignore customer feedback or make uninformed decisions. Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 These concerns were detailed in a letter from Becker to the Board of County Commissioners, and her uninformed views were quickly picked up by other high-profile local politicians, including the entire District 5 Carroll County Delegation to the Maryland State Assembly. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025 Your core argument in the essay is weak, poorly supported, and comes across as uninformed. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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