Meaning & use

uninformed

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Lacking current knowledge or accurate information about a particular subject.

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His uninformed opinion on the policy ignored years of relevant research.

Voters should avoid making uninformed decisions at the ballot box.

A note on using this word

"Uninformed" is generally considered a neutral, less harsh alternative to "ignorant."

Words with a similar meaning

ignorantunawareill-informed

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Words with an opposite meaning

informedknowledgeable

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