uninformed

adjective

un·​in·​formed ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce uninformed (audio)
: not educated or knowledgeable : not having or based upon information or awareness : not informed
an uninformed opinion

Examples of uninformed in a Sentence

the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools
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Even the most upstanding, compliant advisor can suffer catastrophic damage if a malicious or uninformed post makes it to the top of the search results. Chad Angle, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Actions that were meant to seem aggressive have instead come off as uninformed and unsustainable. Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025 Lawmakers remain uninformed or in denial, Amodei said, while corporate leaders are reluctant to speak candidly, leaving most workers unaware of the looming risks. Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 29 May 2025 Don’t let your emotions hijack you, and avoid making uninformed assumptions. Scott Mautz, CNBC, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninformed

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninformed was in 1597

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“Uninformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninformed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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