uncritical

adjective

un·​crit·​i·​cal ˌən-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce uncritical (audio)
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1
: not critical : not expressing or willing to express appropriate criticism or disapproval
The legislator's uncritical support for the measure reflects poor judgment.
2
: showing lack or improper use of critical standards or procedures
uncritically
ˌən-ˈkri-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce uncritical (audio)
adverb

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The senator's uncritical support for the measure reflects his poor judgment. had an uncritical trust in the nation's leaders
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To an uncritical eye, the messages might have seemed like a harmless attempt at motivating a team. — Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 There’s really nothing a politician desires more than an uncritical propaganda platform. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025 The Jewish establishment has long demanded uncritical support for Israel. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 The letter went on to criticize the ways in which the Berlinale has remained uncritical of the German government’s ongoing funding toward Israel’s genocide in Gaza. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncritical

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First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of uncritical was in 1659

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“Uncritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncritical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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