Uninformed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd/ un·in·formed

Meaning & Definition of Uninformed

Uninformed (adjective)

  1. not educated or knowledgeable, not having or based upon information or awareness, not informed

Uninformed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not informed about or aware of something

    "the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools"

    similar: clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, insensible, nescient, oblivious, unacquainted, unaware, unconscious, unknowing, unmindful, unwitting, in the dark
    related: uneducated, unschooled, untaught, absent, absentminded, abstracted, heedless, inattentive, inconscient
    opposite: acquainted, aware, cognizant, conscious, conversant, grounded, informed, knowing, mindful, witting
    near: au courant, hip, plugged-in, up-to-date, educated, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, heedful, observant, sensitive, sentient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uninformed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uninformed:

clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, insensible, nescient, oblivious, unacquainted, unaware, unconscious, unknowing, unmindful, unwitting, in the dark

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uninformed

Words with the opposite meaning of Uninformed:

acquainted, aware, cognizant, conscious, conversant, grounded, informed, knowing, mindful, witting

Related Words for Uninformed

uneducated, unschooled, untaught, absent, absentminded, abstracted, heedless, inattentive, inconscient

Near Antonyms of Uninformed

au courant, hip, plugged-in, up-to-date, educated, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, heedful, observant, sensitive, sentient

Origin & Etymology of Uninformed

First known use: 1597

Frequently Asked Questions about Uninformed

What does "Uninformed" mean?

"Uninformed" means not educated or knowledgeable, not having or based upon information or awareness, not informed. As an adjective, it is defined as: not educated or knowledgeable, not having or based upon information or awareness, not informed.

What is another word for "Uninformed"?

Other words for "Uninformed" include clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, insensible, nescient, oblivious and unacquainted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uninformed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uninformed"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uninformed". Common alternatives include clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, insensible, nescient, oblivious, unacquainted, unaware and unconscious.

What is the opposite of "Uninformed"?

Antonyms of "Uninformed" include acquainted, aware, cognizant, conscious, conversant, grounded, informed and knowing. Near antonyms include au courant, hip, plugged-in and up-to-date.

How do you use "Uninformed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uninformed" in a sentence: "the mayor is clearly uninformed when it comes to the state of the city's schools".

Is "Uninformed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uninformed" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Uninformed"?

"Uninformed" is pronounced /ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd/ and divided into syllables as un·in·formed.

What is the origin of the word "Uninformed"?

First known use: 1597.