uncritical

adjective

un·​crit·​i·​cal ˌən-ˈkri-ti-kəl 

1

: not critical : lacking in discrimination

2

: showing lack or improper use of critical standards or procedures

uncritically

ˌən-ˈkri-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• naive
• innocent
• simple

Examples of uncritical in a Sentence

The senator's uncritical support for the measure reflects his poor judgment.

had an uncritical trust in the nation's leaders

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there’s a turn, when the human impact of the case comes to the fore and what the creators presume to be our uncritical fascination with murder schlock is challenged. —Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025

The era was far from the utopian Camelot suggested by uncritical romanticized mythology. —Leah M. Wright, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025

The news report marked a rare instance of Colvin facing media scrutiny, in contrast to the largely uncritical coverage that has consistently propped him up since When the Game Stands Tall was released. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025

At first, the backlash received largely uncritical coverage. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for uncritical

• levitical
• noncritical
• political
• subcritical
• analytical
• apolitical
• diacritical
• hypercritical
• hypocritical
• nonpolitical
• parasitical
• supercritical