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
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more uninformed
- Superlative
- most uninformed
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It was an _____ comment that showed he hadn't read the report.
Etymology
From un- + informed.
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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.
