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ill-informed

|ill-informed|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˌɪl ɪnˈfɔrmd/

🇬🇧

/ˌɪl ɪnˈfɔːmd/

lacking knowledge

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ill-informed' originates from the combination of 'ill,' meaning 'badly,' and 'informed,' meaning 'having knowledge.'

Historical Evolution

'ill-informed' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'badly informed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having or showing a lack of knowledge or understanding about a particular subject.

His comments on the topic were ill-informed and misleading.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42