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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
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

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An uncritical viewing designates this as another “all’s well that ends well” gag.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 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

As I tore through the book, I kept wondering how Lewis got such remarkable access to the Tuohys; and I also wondered, why does he take such an uncritical view of their role?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2023

The bigger problem with the movie—when watched through an uncritical lens—is that it is misleading about the nature and root causes of human trafficking.

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2023

These flippant words were hardly out of my mouth before Francis was off on the dangers of uncritical teleology.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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