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uncritical

[ uhn-krit-i-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards:

    an uncritical reader.

  2. undiscriminating; not applying or not guided by the standards of analysis:

    an uncritical estimate; their uncritical acceptance of traditional values.

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uncritical

/ ʌˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. not containing or making severe or negative judgments
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·i·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of uncritical1

First recorded in 1650–60; un- 1 + critical
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Time posted two largely uncritical articles about the dire wolf project online on April 7, the day of the company announcement.

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It's commonly used by those on the right online who believe they have special access to reality and that people with liberal, centrist or establishment views are uncritical thinkers.

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The uncritical retailing of the CIA assessment underscores the perils of scientific misinformation and disinformation for public health.

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The show soars because of this deft, intriguing character writing that understands the importance of keeping your enemies close and your uncritical, platonic, just-as-damaged friends closer.

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I may be easy, but I am not uncritical; not every episode is a winner.

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