uninformed
Britishadjective
Explanation
If you're uninformed, you're lacking the knowledge you need. Uninformed criticism isn't fair, because you don't have all the facts. An uninformed complaint to a store manager about the dog you saw in the produce aisle may result in embarrassment and regret when you learn it was a guide dog assisting its blind owner. Whenever someone is missing vital information, they're uninformed. This adjective is often used interchangeably with "ignorant," so you might say, "Poor social studies education results in uninformed citizens."
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Though, like many things Epstein, the man’s genetic interests were twisted, often revolting, and shockingly uninformed.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
Let me explain this silly kerfuffle for the blessedly uninformed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
In democracies, citizens often remain uninformed because learning about politics takes time and effort, while one vote rarely changes an election.
From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026
"I think AI shopping will help informed consumers become more informed," he said, "while making it easier for uninformed consumers to buy without much thought."
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
The two of them made quite a pair, hogging the wet bar and loudly sharing their uninformed opinions with anyone within earshot.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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