as in ignorant
not informed about or aware of something
the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools
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Recent Examples of uninformed
Much of the recent unrest stems from radical organizations preying on the impressionable and uninformed, and those groups that have been working in concert to commit unlawful acts should be held fully accountable.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Demonizing the delta smelt was — and is — a way to make facile points to uninformed voters by suggesting that the interests of what appears to be an unimportant fish are somehow elevated above those of human residents.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Ocean Water More uninformed complaints came in the form of the observation that L.A. is situated next to the Pacific Ocean, a seemingly inexhaustible abundance of water with which to put out fires.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
If not, that information would better inform the reader of the very narrow scope and, in my opinion, the uninformed nature of this poll.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Demonizing the delta smelt was — and is — a way to make facile points to uninformed voters by suggesting that the interests of what appears to be an unimportant fish are somehow elevated above those of human residents.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Ocean Water More uninformed complaints came in the form of the observation that L.A. is situated next to the Pacific Ocean, a seemingly inexhaustible abundance of water with which to put out fires.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
If not, that information would better inform the reader of the very narrow scope and, in my opinion, the uninformed nature of this poll.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninformed
Adjective
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Because not only do viewers suffer through the whitest cast ever, but also one of its most politically ignorant.—
Melanie Curry,
refinery29.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Greed could refer to material attachment, jealousy bleeds into hatred, and delusion encompasses similar attitudes, like living a life ignorant to Buddha’s teachings or being dull and uncaring.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The palace hotels Miller mentioned are stunning, but there are few (if any) other countries that can rival the overall quality of the top luxury hotels of India, a fact many travelers who have not visited are unaware of.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Guerrier is not alone in his discovery, as many are unaware of how prominent Black history has featured itself in a predominantly White sport.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Barber’s character usually seemed oblivious of or unbothered by the adults’ insults or cheerfully fired back hilarious barbs of her own.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The gesture seemed oblivious to the feelings of those left out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Uninformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninformed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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