adjective

uninformed

uh-nihn-FAWRMD

Uninformed (adjective) means lacking knowledge or information about a subject; not well informed. Example: “It was an uninformed comment that showed he hadn't read the report.”

adjective

Lacking knowledge or information about a subject; not well informed.

"It was an uninformed comment that showed he hadn't read the report."

"Voters should avoid making an uninformed decision at the ballot box."

How to use uninformed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot having the facts or knowledge needed to speak or decide properly on something.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "uniformed" (wearing a uniform) — same letters, very different meaning.

Easily confused with

uniformed →

Word forms

more uninformed comparative, most uninformed superlative

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Etymology

From un- + informed.

Rhymes for uninformed

formed informed deformed reformed uniformed transformed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uninformed” mean?

The word “uninformed” means lacking knowledge or information about a subject; not well informed. In plain terms, not having the facts or knowledge needed to speak or decide properly on something.

How do you pronounce “uninformed”?

“Uninformed” is pronounced uh-nihn-FAWRMD (/ʌnɪnˈfɔɹmd/ in IPA).

How do you use “uninformed” in a sentence?

Here is “uninformed” used in a sentence: “It was an uninformed comment that showed he hadn't read the report.”

What part of speech is “uninformed”?

“Uninformed” is an adjective.