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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This Court finds that Respondent’s lack of candor on his I-485 was not an oversight by an uninformed, uneducated applicant. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025 The Democratic Party is in shambles because it has become consumed by leadership that wants to have cerebral debates over abstract concepts, and the Republican Party brand, vis-à-vis its own leadership, fails to appeal to greater masses because of its fascination with uninformed arrogance. Fabian Naranjo Gonzalez, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025 So their opinions are uninformed. Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025 According to new research from SoFi, 44% of students and parents feel uninformed about student loans but are probably too afraid to ask questions. Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2025.

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