Uncritical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not critical; not tending to find or call attention to errors; "a devoted and almost uncritical admirer".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fans were uncritical of the band's latest album, praising it without reservation.
- Her uncritical acceptance of the new policy raised some eyebrows among her colleagues.
- The magazine's uncritical review of the movie was seen as a publicity stunt by many.
- As a child, she was an uncritical believer in fairy tales and magic.
- The professor's uncritical use of outdated sources in his research was widely criticized by his peers.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures; "news sources reflected uncritical estimates of the number of juvenile addicts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The report was based on uncritical assumptions about the impact of social media on teenagers.
- The professor was disappointed by the uncritical thinking displayed by her students in their essays.
- The journalist's uncritical acceptance of the politician's claims was widely criticized by her peers.
- The study's uncritical use of outdated data led to flawed conclusions about the effectiveness of the treatment.
- The public's uncritical enthusiasm for the new technology has raised concerns about its potential risks.