uncritical
adjective
un·crit·i·cal
ˌən-ˈkri-ti-kəl 
1
: not critical : not expressing or willing to express appropriate criticism or disapproval
The legislator's uncritical support for the measure reflects poor judgment.
2
: showing lack or improper use of critical standards or procedures
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The senator's uncritical support for the measure reflects his poor judgment.
had an uncritical trust in the nation's leaders
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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“Uncritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncritical. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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