UNINFORMED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

uninformed

adjective

ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd

Definition of uninformed

as in ignorant

not informed about or aware of something the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools

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Recent Examples of uninformed Whether or not there was ever actually a schism, the rumor mill was confident and uninformed. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 29 May 2026 The report found many would-be voters for this June 2 primary feel uninformed and uninspired. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026 Left-leaning intellectuals embraced Communism with an idealism uninformed by—or disbelieving—the rumors of Stalin’s purges. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 In fact, Gerrod Moore, a brand manager of Maytag advises against uninformed stainless steel cleaning experimentation, because some kitchen cleaning go-to's like bleach, glass cleaner, abrasive cleaners, and steel wool may damage the metal. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninformed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninformed

Adjective

Mamdani’s ignorant opinion illustrates Kissinger’s concern, relying on emotional display rather than the facts.

— Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
Howard Bryant's comparison this week between Cunningham's comments and Colin Kaepernick's protests was both ignorant and desperate.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignorant

Adjective

The growing gap between AI adoption and governance means many businesses are unaware of their rights, making unexplained denials a critical issue for capital access.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
First Street, a climate risk modeling company in New York City, discovered more than twice as many Americans live in dangerous flood-prone areas than FEMA's maps suggest, leaving many homeowners and even local officials unaware of the risk.

— Laura Sullivan, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

Brian recently broke another kid’s arm, only half by accident, while Audrey appears to be struggling with some unarticulated feelings for her oblivious bestie.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Legislators seem oblivious to the devastating effect of pension costs on local governments.

— Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026