uncritical
Americanadjective
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not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards.
an uncritical reader.
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undiscriminating; not applying or not guided by the standards of analysis.
an uncritical estimate; their uncritical acceptance of traditional values.
- Synonyms:
- casual, superficial, shallow
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Discover Magazine’s article about the hatchlings was similarly uncritical, starting with the headline: “Colossal Hatches Healthy Chicks From an Artificial Egg, Setting the Stage for Giant Moa De-Extinction.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
“Founder’s Fire” is no uncritical paean to the greatness of this country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
People said programmes are less likely to include the objectification of women, gender stereotypes or uncritical views of exploitative relationships.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023
It's obviously not uncritical attention, but I'm trying to understand what the appeal is.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2023
Perhaps from this mentality, as well as from uncritical literal copying, came the medieval habit of reporting reported observations and experiments as if they were original.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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