uninformed

adjective

un·​in·​formed ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce uninformed (audio)
Synonyms of uninformednext
: not educated or knowledgeable : not having or based upon information or awareness : not informed
an uninformed opinion

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the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools
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Fear is not simply a tool for swaying the uninformed, undecided voter. — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 To an uninformed voter, the nickname might suggest that Ehr is of Hispanic descent. — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Reached again after the claims about Trejo became public, the worker remained skeptical that the principal cast could have been so uninformed. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 Castro notes that 45% of respondents to Latino Community Foundation polls said they hadn’t been contacted by any candidate or party, which means many potential Hispanic voters remain untouched and uninformed this election cycle. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninformed

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninformed was in 1597

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“Uninformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninformed. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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