ill-in|formed

ill-in|formed
ill-in|formed «IHL ihn FRMD», adjective.
1. lacking reliable or correct information: »

ill-informed rumors.

2. lacking knowledge or information; ignorant: »

He was astonished that people so well respected should be so ill-informed (Manchester Guardian Weekly).


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