uncritical

American  

[uhn-krit-i-kuhl] / ʌnˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /

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.

   Synonyms:

   casual, superficial, shallow

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uncritical British  

/ ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl /

adjective

1. not containing or making severe or negative judgments

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Other Word Forms

• uncritically adverb

Etymology

Origin of uncritical

First recorded in 1650–60; un- ¹ + critical

Example Sentences

That climate of deference fostered a culture of complicity, where questions of social responsibility were subordinated to uncritical faith in authority.

From Salon

Time posted two largely uncritical articles about the dire wolf project online on April 7, the day of the company announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cursory
• perfunctory