uninformed
/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪnfˈɔrmd] /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪnfˈɔrmd] /ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce uninformed (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔːmd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪnfˈɔrmd] /ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔːrmd/ (ame, ipa)
uninformed — adjective
- uninformedpositive
- more uninformedcomparative
- most uninformedsuperlative
1. lacking the facts or understanding needed to judge a person, subject, or situati
lacking the facts or understanding needed to judge a person, subject, or situation well
Anna stayed uninformed about the vote because she never read the emails.
be uninformed about + topic
Kian sounded uninformed during the meeting and asked about facts already shared.
uninformed comment in discussion
An uninformed customer bought the pass without noticing the extra fees.
Shanti made an uninformed choice after hearing only one side.
- unaware
often means not knowing a specific fact, while uninformed suggests a broader lack of information
- ignorant
stronger and often more critical in tone
- ill-informed
close in meaning, with extra focus on having poor or incomplete information
- informed
having enough facts to understand or judge the matter
- aware
knowing the relevant fact or situation
- knowledgeable
broader than informed and often suggests deeper understanding
文法句型
be uninformed about + topic
用法筆記
Often used for opinions, comments, or decisions made without enough facts, rather than for a person's general level of education.
常見錯誤
uninformed — noun
1. people who are missing the facts and cannot judge the matter well
people who are missing the facts and cannot judge the matter well
The uninformed often share rumors before checking whether the story is true.
the uninformed + plural verb
Campaign ads can easily mislead the uninformed during a tense election.
mislead the uninformed
The guide explained the safety rules slowly so the uninformed could follow.
Without clear labels, the uninformed may choose the wrong medicine.
- the unaware
less idiomatic and less common than the uninformed
- the ill-informed
very close in meaning, with extra focus on poor-quality information
- the uneducated
broader and about education in general, not just missing facts on one issue
- the informed
people who know the relevant facts
- experts
stronger because it suggests specialist knowledge, not just being informed
文法句型
the uninformed + plural verb
用法筆記
Usually used with 'the' to mean a group of people who do not know the facts about a subject.