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What is another word for Uninformed? – 246 Uninformed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ignorant unaware uninstructed unenlightened misinformed uneducated ill-informed oblivious clueless ignorant unconscious unacquainted unfamiliar unapprised unbriefed unread untaught untrained unschooled unlearned benighted dark uninstructed unlettered unlearned simple naive green inexperienced uniformed unadvised unmindful neglectful careless reckless heedless inattentive thoughtless imprudent rash impulsive impetuous foolish silly absurd ridiculous ludicrous preposterous absurd fatuous asinine mindless brainless witless foolish silly absurd ridiculous nonsensical illogical unreasonable irrational unreasoning unjustified unsupported ungrounded baseless unfounded gratuitous unwarranted unprovoked unjustifiable

    Meaning of Uninformed

    The primary meaning of "uninformed" is lacking knowledge or information about something.

    Definitions

    • Lacking knowledge or information about something
    • * Not having or showing an understanding of a subject or situation
    • * Without knowledge or information, especially about a particular subject or issue

    Etymology of Uninformed

    The word "uninformed" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "informed" which is the past participle of "inform" meaning "to give information or knowledge"
    The word "inform" comes from the Old French "enformer" which is derived from the Latin "informare" meaning "to shape or form"
    Historically, the word "uninformed" has been used since the 15th century to describe someone who lacks knowledge or information about a particular subject or issue

    Example Uses

    • The new employee was uninformed about the company's policies and procedures
    • * Many people are uninformed about the risks associated with smoking
    • * The tourist was uninformed about the local customs and traditions

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    informed knowledgeable educated enlightened aware conscious acquainted familiar advised briefed read taught trained schooled learned enlightened wise astute discerning perceptive intelligent wise sage prudent judicious rational reasonable logical justified supported grounded well-informed well-read well-educated sophisticated cultured refined erudite scholarly academic

    Related Nouns

    ignorance unawareness misinformation illiteracy uneducation unfamiliarity unconsciousness neglect carelessness recklessness foolishness absurdity ridiculousness nonsense illogic unreason injustice lack dearth scarcity paucity deficiency inadequacy insufficiency ignorance stupidity foolishness silliness absurdity ridiculousness mindlessness brainlessness witlessness

    Related Verbs

    inform educate enlighten aware acquaint familiarize advise brief teach train school learn enlighten wise discern perceive intelligent rationalize justify support ground read study research investigate inquire learn discover realize understand comprehend apprehend

    Related Adjectives

    ignorant unaware uninstructed unenlightened misinformed uneducated ill-informed oblivious clueless foolish silly absurd ridiculous ludicrous preposterous fatuous asinine mindless brainless witless foolish silly absurd ridiculous nonsensical illogical unreasonable irrational unreasoning unjustified unsupported ungrounded baseless unfounded gratuitous unwarranted unprovoked unjustifiable informed knowledgeable educated enlightened aware conscious acquainted familiar advised briefed read taught trained schooled learned enlightened wise astute discerning perceptive intelligent wise sage prudent judicious rational reasonable logical justified supported grounded