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uncritical

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl//

KK: /ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective
Definition

Not showing careful judgment or analysis; accepting things without questioning or evaluating them.


Example

Her uncritical acceptance of the information led to misunderstandings.


Conversation
Sloth A
I noticed that some reviews of the restaurant were really uncritical.
Sloth B
Yeah, it seems like people are just being nice without thinking it through.
Sloth A
Exactly! I prefer honest feedback, even if it's not all positive.
Sloth B
Same here, it helps us make better choices when we go out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indulgent
lenient
tolerant
Antonyms
critical
discriminating
judgmental
Root Explanation

Uncritical → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "critical" (from Greek "kritikos", meaning able to judge). The word "uncritical" means not able to judge or lacking in critical judgment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'able to judge' ('kritikos') — this helps you remember that 'uncritical' refers to someone who does not judge or evaluate critically.

Visually Confused Words
critical
noncritical
acritical
unhypocritical
unartistical
encrinitical
anchoritical
unvertical
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