uncritically

[uhn-krit-i-kuhl]

Origin

adjective

not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.

undiscriminating; not applying or not guided by the standards of analysis: an uncritical estimate; their uncritical acceptance of traditional values.

Origin:
1650–60; un-¹ + critical

Related forms

un·crit·i·cal·ly, adverb

Synonyms
2. shallow, superficial, casual.

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Uncritically is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

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Word Origin & History

uncritical

1659, from un- (1) "not" + critical (see critic). Cf. Du. onkritisch, Ger. unkritisch, Dan. unkritisk.

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