uncritical

American  

[uhn-krit-i-kuhl] / ʌnˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards.

   an uncritical reader.

2. 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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uncritical British  

/ ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl /

adjective

1. not containing or making severe or negative judgments

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Other Word Forms

• uncritically adverb

Etymology

Origin of uncritical

First recorded in 1650–60; un- ¹ + critical

Example Sentences

That climate of deference fostered a culture of complicity, where questions of social responsibility were subordinated to uncritical faith in authority.

From Salon

The last war the United States entered under flimsy premises, after all, was made possible by tireless platforming from the New York Times, in particular, of dubious intelligence and uncritical allegiance to White House narratives.

From Salon

"I supported the right of armed actions, but I was not uncritical of the IRA," said Mr Adams.

From BBC

Time posted two largely uncritical articles about the dire wolf project online on April 7, the day of the company announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

It's commonly used by those on the right online who believe they have special access to reality and that people with liberal, centrist or establishment views are uncritical thinkers.

From BBC

Related Words

• cursory
• perfunctory