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- [in-fawrmd]
- /ɪnˈfɔrmd/
- /ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔːmd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fawrmd]
- /ɪnˈfɔrmd/
Definitions of uninformed word
- adjective uninformed having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised: an informed audience that asked intelligent questions. 1
- adjective uninformed ignorant, unaware 1
- adjective uninformed If you describe someone as uninformed, you mean that they have very little knowledge or information about a particular situation or subject. 0
- adjective uninformed not having knowledge or information about a situation, subject, etc 0
- adjective uninformed not informed; ignorant. 0
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Origin of uninformed
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at inform1, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Uninformed
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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uninformed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uninformed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uninformed
adj uninformed
- amnesic — a person affected by amnesia.
- apprenticed — a person who works for another in order to learn a trade: an apprentice to a plumber.
- birdbrained — a stupid, foolish, or scatterbrained person.
- cretinous — If you describe someone as cretinous, you think they are very stupid.
- hot-headed — hot or fiery in spirit or temper; impetuous; rash: Hotheaded people shouldn't drive cars.
adjective uninformed
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- illiterate — unable to read and write: an illiterate group.
- inconversant — Not conversant or acquainted (with something); unfamiliar.
- nescient — lack of knowledge; ignorance.
- newcome — Just arrived; lately come.
Antonyms for uninformed
adj uninformed
- alive to — fully aware of; perceiving
- apperceptive — conscious perception.
- bluestocking — A bluestocking is an intellectual woman.
- cognizant — If someone is cognizant of something, they are aware of it or understand it.
adjective uninformed
- apprized — Simple past tense and past participle of apprize.
- distingue — having an air of distinction; distinguished.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- instructed — Simple past tense and past participle of instruct.
- observative — Observant; watchful.
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