ill-informed

[il-in-fawrmd]

adjective

1. lacking adequate or proper knowledge or information, as in one particular subject or in a variety of subjects.

   The public is ill-informed of the danger.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-informed¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Unlike the performative whitewashed obituaries from liberal commentators and ill-informed celebrities, the grief here was vivid, real, and heartfelt; it was the first time I’d ever seen these hosts so speechless and bereft.

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Roblox told the BBC it strongly disagreed with the allegations made on Tuesday, saying they were "based on ill-informed and outdated information".

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"A split-second, ill-informed decision can end someone's life, and leave the perpetrator facing a long jail sentence," he said.

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"Where it appears that policy is being made on the basis of ill-informed opinion, rather than science, we have a perfect storm," Dr Elliman added.

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On social media she posts videos promoting her products and sometimes criticises "ill-informed people" for treating cancer with chemotherapy, or "pumping mustard gas into their veins" as she characterises it.

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