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uncritical
adjective un·crit·i·cal \ˌən-ˈkri-ti-kəl\
: not expressing or willing to express appropriate criticism or disapproval : not critical
Full Definition of UNCRITICAL
1
: not critical : lacking in discrimination
2
: showing lack or improper use of critical standards or procedures
— un·crit·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of UNCRITICAL
1659
Related to UNCRITICAL
- Synonyms
- aw-shucks, dewy, dewy-eyed, green, ingenuous, innocent, naïf (or naif), primitive, simple, simpleminded, naive, unknowing, unsophisticated, unsuspecting, unsuspicious, unwary, unworldly, wide-eyed
- Antonyms
- cosmopolitan, experienced, knowing, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise
Rhymes with UNCRITICAL
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