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 • Jul. 22, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024

But that does not mean most participants will approach St Petersburg with an uncritical mindset - even if diplomatic politeness prevents them from speaking frankly.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2023

The bigger problem with the movie—when watched through an uncritical lens—is that it is misleading about the nature and root causes of human trafficking.

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2023

But I like him: he’s silent, but also uncritical.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Related Words

• cursory
• perfunctory