uncritically
Definition
- Adverb:
- In an uncritical manner: To do something without exercising careful judgment or analysis; to accept, believe, or support something without questioning or evaluating it.
Usage and Examples
- General Usage: The adverb describes the manner in which an action is performed, specifically indicating a lack of critical thought.
- The audience accepted the speaker's bold claims uncritically.
- He tends to repeat information uncritically, without checking its source.
- The new policy was implemented uncritically, leading to several unforeseen problems.
Advanced Usage
- In Academic or Intellectual Contexts: Often used to describe a failure to apply necessary skepticism or analytical rigor.
- The theory was adopted uncritically by many followers before sufficient evidence was available.
- In Personal Relationships: Can describe accepting someone's words or actions without question.
- As a loyal friend, she supported him uncritically through every decision.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncritical (Adjective): Not expressing criticism or using careful judgment; accepting something too easily.
- She had an uncritical trust in authority figures.
- Critically (Adverb): In a manner involving careful analysis and judgment. (Antonym)
- It is important to examine data critically.
Synonyms
- Unquestioningly: Without asking questions or expressing doubt.
- Unthinkingly: Without consideration or thought.
- Credulously: In a manner showing too great a readiness to believe.
Antonyms
- Critically: In a manner involving careful judgment and analysis.
- Skeptically: In a manner showing doubt.
- Judiciously: With good judgment or sense.
Adverb
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in an uncritical manner
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he accepted her decisions uncritically
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