UNINFORMED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

uninformed

adjective

ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd

Definition of uninformed

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 Whether or not there was ever actually a schism, the rumor mill was confident and uninformed. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 29 May 2026 The report found many would-be voters for this June 2 primary feel uninformed and uninspired. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026 Left-leaning intellectuals embraced Communism with an idealism uninformed by—or disbelieving—the rumors of Stalin’s purges. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 In fact, Gerrod Moore, a brand manager of Maytag advises against uninformed stainless steel cleaning experimentation, because some kitchen cleaning go-to's like bleach, glass cleaner, abrasive cleaners, and steel wool may damage the metal. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninformed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninformed

Adjective

Careers made and ruined, departments torn apart, writing programs turned into sensitivity seminars, political witch hunts, public opprobrium, ignorant media attacks, the whole ball of wax.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Any advice on how to tune out ignorant neighbors who refuse to shut up?

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Definition of ignorant

Adjective

Nolan has retooled the character into an innocent victim, unaware of Odysseus’ scheme, who nonetheless gives his life for it.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Some activists in Morocco expressed doubt that the ruling was behind the surge, arguing most migrants would have been unaware of such legal decisions.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

Musiala carries on walking, oblivious to the fact that his new team-mate is no longer by his side until two of Bayern’s media staff, one with a microphone and another holding a camera, scamper back to the stairs, where Olise is hiding.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026
But for another two and a half years, it’s stuck with a boss who often seems oblivious to customer concerns.

— John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 June 2026