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 After a promising start as one of ESPN's true rising stars, Ogwumike has grown increasingly preachy and uninformed. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 That leaves many residents uninformed about the terms and conditions of the agreements. — Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for uninformed

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Adjective

Also, the incorrect assumption among those who either are ignorant of the real economic realities or just don’t care and just want to pander to their own districts.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
The old worst dressed lists could be cruel, sexist, culturally ignorant, and spectacularly misguided.

— Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignorant

Adjective

Merry banqueters on the rear wall appeared unaware of the demons crawling up the side wall, as though ready to burst into the chamber itself.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
By then, fire had ravaged the community; the report suggests that incident commanders were unaware of the devastation.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of unaware

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The $125 million production stars a nearly unrecognizable Cruise playing an oblivious oil tycoon whose drilling in Greenland dislodges an ice shelf from a glacier that’s going to cause a global disaster.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.

— Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of oblivious

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