adj
Freq #136820
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adj
not applying careful judgment, analysis, or evaluation
The historian rejected the author's uncritical use of legendary sources.
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adj
accepting or approving something without considering its faults
The proposal received uncritical praise from its strongest supporters.
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Etymology
Formed from un- ("not") + critical. The relevant sense of critical is "exercising careful judgment," rather than "expressing disapproval."