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uninformed

adjective
un·​in·​formed | \ ˌən-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce uninformed (audio) \

Definition of uninformed

: not educated or knowledgable : not having or based upon information or awareness : not informed an uninformed opinion

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On the flip side, small-ticket investments could mean exposing financially uninformed investors to the risks of mutual funds. Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "Paytm Money is eyeing even less-savvy Indian investors with Rs100 mutual fund plans," 6 Aug. 2019 Unfortunately, generations from now could be as naively uninformed as those plantation owners were 200 years ago. Pat Lenhoff, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Cancellation of Civil War Days in Lake County erases a vital history lesson. It needs to be restored.," 17 July 2019 Though Turkey’s electoral board released examples of ballots showing what counts as a vote for an alliance or a party, voters remain uninformed. Washington Post, "A look at dual elections in Turkey testing Erdogan’s power," 22 June 2018 The absence of local news risks uninformed American citizens, and the spread of disinformation by those looking to sow discord. Heidi Legg For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, "Billionaires are saving journalism. Yes, that's right," 9 July 2019 After 1945, though, the Immaculata mysteriously disappeared from display in San Diego, and the general public was uninformed as to its whereabouts. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Historic icon returns to Old Town after 75-year absence," 8 July 2019 However, the moment certainly made Ford, who had a reputation for clumsiness, look uninformed. Tara Law, Time, "The Most Important Presidential Debates in American History, According to Historians," 26 June 2019 Huawei must mostly be hoping that uninformed consumers will pick up its smartphones, unaware of all the turmoil the company is going through. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Huawei bracing for a 40% to 60% drop in international smartphone shipments," 17 June 2019 Asking for somebody’s opinion after a decision has been made by definition leads to an uninformed decision. Susan Montoya Bryan, The Seattle Times, "Nuclear safety oversight board takes aim at new policies," 28 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of uninformed

1597, in the meaning defined above

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uninformed

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English Language Learners Definition of uninformed

: not having knowledge or information about something : not informed

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