Word
uninformed
Phoneticsun·in·formed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɪnˈfɔɹmd/
UK/ˌʌnɪnfˈɔːmd/
Definition
adj. not having enough information or knowledge about a specific subject. You use this to describe someone who does not know the facts before making a decision.
adj. lacking knowledge or information regarding a particular subject or situation. Often used to describe a person's state before receiving new data or instructions.
Examples
“The uninformed public was surprised by the sudden change in policy.”
“The committee made a decision based on uninformed assumptions, leading to a major failure in the project's first year.”
“In an era of rapid information exchange, being uninformed is often a choice rather than a necessity, though it can lead to significant social and economic disadvantages.”
Examples
simple
“The uninformed public was surprised by the sudden change in policy.”
contextual
“The committee made a decision based on uninformed assumptions, leading to a major failure in the project's first year.”
complex
“In an era of rapid information exchange, being uninformed is often a choice rather than a necessity, though it can lead to significant social and economic disadvantages.”
Real-World Examples
“When someone is “still in the dark,” it means they are unaware or uninformed about a particular situation or topic.” Etymology
From un- + informed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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