uncritical
adjective
un·crit·i·cal
ˌən-ˈkri-ti-kəl 
1
: not critical : not expressing or willing to express appropriate criticism or disapproval
The legislator's uncritical support for the measure reflects poor judgment.
2
: showing lack or improper use of critical standards or procedures
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The senator's uncritical support for the measure reflects his poor judgment.
had an uncritical trust in the nation's leaders
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Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
To an uncritical eye, the messages might have seemed like a harmless attempt at motivating a team.
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Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
Much of the research literature points to inaccuracy, sensationalism, a lack of methodological details, uncritical reporting, a focus on scientific progress that makes use of a narrow range of expertise, and inclusion in a cycle of hype.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 Apr. 2026
The Jewish establishment has long demanded uncritical support for Israel.
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Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
To an uncritical eye, the messages might have seemed like a harmless attempt at motivating a team.
—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
Much of the research literature points to inaccuracy, sensationalism, a lack of methodological details, uncritical reporting, a focus on scientific progress that makes use of a narrow range of expertise, and inclusion in a cycle of hype.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 Apr. 2026
The Jewish establishment has long demanded uncritical support for Israel.
—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Uncritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncritical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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