Uninformed

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔrmd/

Definitions of uninformed

adjective describing someone who lacks knowledge or information about a particular subject

Example Sentences

A1 She was uninformed about the new company policy.

A2 The uninformed tourist got lost in the city.

B1 The uninformed voters made decisions based on false information.

B2 The uninformed employee unknowingly violated company protocol.

C1 Being uninformed about the current market trends can lead to financial losses.

C2 The uninformed decision makers failed to anticipate the consequences of their actions.

Examples of uninformed in a Sentence

formal It is important to provide accurate information to prevent people from making decisions while uninformed.

informal Don't spread rumors if you are uninformed about the situation.

slang She's so uninformed about current events, it's embarrassing.

figurative Being uninformed is like walking in the dark without a flashlight.

Grammatical Forms of uninformed

• past tense: uninformed
• plural: uninformed
• comparative: more uninformed
• superlative: most uninformed
• present tense: uninform
• future tense: will be uninformed
• perfect tense: have been uninformed
• continuous tense: is being uninformed
• singular: uninformed
• positive degree: uninformed
• infinitive: to uninformed
• gerund: uninforming
• participle: uninformed

Origin and Evolution of uninformed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uninformed' originated from the Latin word 'informare' which means 'to shape, form, or train'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning of 'not shaped or formed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uninformed' has evolved to mean lacking knowledge or awareness on a particular subject or topic. It is commonly used to describe someone who is not educated or aware of certain information.