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uninformed

/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/
adjective★Intermediate— lacking knowledge or awareness
general

Not having knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation.

Many voters felt uninformed about the candidates' policies before the election.

Many voters didn't know enough about the candidates' policies before the election.

She made an uninformed decision because she didn't research the topic.

She made a decision without enough knowledge because she didn't research the topic.

💡

Often used to describe a lack of awareness in a way that leads to poor decisions or misunderstandings.

Collocations

be uninformed aboutto lack knowledge about a specific topicremain uninformedto continue without gaining knowledge

Synonyms

ignorantunawareuneducatednaive

Antonyms

informedknowledgeableawareeducated

Related Phrases

informed decisionphrase
a choice made with full knowledge of the facts
misinformedphrase
having incorrect information

💡Pro Tip

Avoid being uninformed

Always seek reliable sources of information before making important decisions.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

Being uninformed is often judged based on the importance of the topic. For example, being uninformed about medical advice can have serious consequences.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'uninformed,' from 'un-' (not) + 'informed' (having information).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts where a lack of information leads to negative outcomes, such as poor decisions or misunderstandings.

Word Breakdown

un-
not
prefix
+
informed
having information
root
English Dictionary

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