Uncritical

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Definitions of uncritical

adjective not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of critical standards

Example Sentences

A1 She is so uncritical that she believes everything she hears.

A2 The uncritical acceptance of rumors led to misunderstandings.

B1 His uncritical approach to the problem hindered finding a solution.

B2 The uncritical praise of the new product overlooked its flaws.

C1 The article received uncritical acclaim from critics who failed to analyze it deeply.

C2 The uncritical attitude of the audience towards the speaker's claims revealed a lack of critical thinking.

Examples of uncritical in a Sentence

formal It is important to approach this research with a critical mindset, rather than an uncritical one.

informal You shouldn't just believe everything you hear, be a bit more uncritical.

slang Don't be so gullible, try not to be so uncritical.

figurative She approached the situation with uncritical optimism, not considering the potential risks.

Grammatical Forms of uncritical

• past tense: uncriticized
• plural: uncriticals
• comparative: more uncritical
• superlative: most uncritical
• present tense: uncritical
• future tense: will be uncritical
• perfect tense: has been uncritical
• continuous tense: is being uncritical
• singular: uncritical
• positive degree: uncritical
• infinitive: to be uncritical
• gerund: uncriticizing
• participle: uncritical

Origin and Evolution of uncritical

First Known Use: 1684 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'uncritical' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'critical' meaning 'exercising or involving careful judgment or evaluation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something lacking the ability to make careful judgments or evaluations, the word 'uncritical' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being accepting or unquestioning without careful consideration.