uncritically

Thân thiện

He accepted the new policy uncritically.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an uncritical manner
   • he accepted her decisions uncritically