uncritical

/ˌʌnˈkrɪtɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · [ənkrˈɪtɪkəl] /ˌʌnˈkrɪtɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · [ənkrˈɪtɪkəl] /ˌən-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce uncritical (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncritical — adjective

  • uncriticalpositive
  • more uncriticalcomparative
  • most uncriticalsuperlative

1. describes a person who quickly accepts what others say or do and does not stop t

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a person who quickly accepts what others say or do and does not stop to ask whether it makes sense or is correct.

例句

Minh is an uncritical fan who cheers even the coach's worst decisions.

uncritical + noun (attributive)

The audience was uncritical and clapped after every claim the speaker made.

同義詞
  • gullible

    stronger implication of being tricked or deceived; 'uncritical' is more about a general lack of questioning

  • credulous

    more formal and narrower — refers to believing things too easily, especially unlikely claims

  • trusting

    more neutral or positive; does not carry the same negative judgment

反義詞
  • critical

    opposite in the sense of applying careful judgment

  • sceptical

    tends to doubt or question before accepting

文法句型

uncritical + noun

uncritical of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often carries a mildly negative tone. Frequently used with 'of' to show what someone does not question.

常見錯誤

❌He was uncritical to the plan.
✅He was uncritical of the plan.
💡The adjective takes 'of', not 'to', when naming the thing not questioned.
❌She made an uncritical mistake.
✅She made a critical mistake.
💡'Uncritical' means not questioning; 'critical' can mean very serious when describing a problem.

2. describes a way of thinking or acting that does not use careful judgment, proper

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a way of thinking or acting that does not use careful judgment, proper methods, or reasonable standards to check whether something is true or good.

例句

The newspaper was criticised for its uncritical use of data from an unverified source.

uncritical + noun (attributive with abstract noun)

Felipe argued that an uncritical approach to history repeats old mistakes.

同義詞
  • undiscerning

    focuses on inability to see differences or quality; more formal

  • unanalytical

    specifically about not breaking things down into parts for examination

  • superficial

    emphasises lack of depth rather than lack of judgment

反義詞
  • rigorous

    thorough and applying high standards

  • discerning

    showing good judgment and understanding

文法句型

uncritical + noun (approach, acceptance, use, review, belief)

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense usually describes actions, methods, or pieces of work (not people directly). Common in academic and journalistic writing.

常見錯誤

❌His uncritical thinking saved the company.' (confusing meaning)
✅His uncritical thinking caused the project to fail.
💡'Uncritical' has a negative sense; it describes a flaw, not a strength.
❌She wrote an uncritical review that pointed out every small problem.
✅She wrote a critical review that pointed out every small problem.
💡'Critical' means actively judging; 'uncritical' means not judging at all.