Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'uninformed'

English Word: uninformed

Key Russian Translations:

• Неинформированный (Neinformirovannyy) - [IPA: nʲɪɪ̯nʲɪfɐrmʲɪrəˈvanɨj] [Formal, Adjective, Used in educational or professional contexts]
• Неосведомленный (Neosvedomlennыy) - [IPA: nʲɪɐsvʲɪˈdomlʲɪnɨj] [Informal, Adjective, Used in everyday conversations]

Frequency: Low (This word and its translations are not commonly used in everyday Russian speech but appear in formal writing or discussions.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of adjective formations and vocabulary related to knowledge and awareness. For 'Неинформированный', it may be B2; for 'Неосведомленный', it could be A2 if basic.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Неинформированный: [IPA: nʲɪɪ̯nʲɪfɐrmʲɪrəˈvanɨj]

Note on Неинформированный: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('va'), and the 'н' sound is palatalized, which can be tricky for English speakers. Pronounce it with a soft 'n' as in 'new'.

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Неосведомленный: [IPA: nʲɪɐsvʲɪˈdomlʲɪnɨj]

Note on Неосведомленный: The 'о' in 'ос' is pronounced as a schwa [ə], and the word has a rolling rhythm; common variations in casual speech may soften the final 'ы'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Lacking knowledge or information about a subject (general sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Неинформированный - Used in formal contexts, such as academic or professional settings, to describe someone who hasn't been updated on facts.
• Неосведомленный - More informal, often in casual conversations to indicate a lack of awareness in daily life.

Usage Examples:

• Он был неинформированным о последних изменениях в законе.

  He was uninformed about the latest changes in the law.

• Мои друзья оказались неосведомленными о предстоящем событии.

  My friends turned out to be uninformed about the upcoming event.

• Неинформированный читатель может неправильно истолковать текст.

  An uninformed reader might misinterpret the text.

• Она чувствовала себя неосведомленной в разговоре о политике.

  She felt uninformed during the conversation about politics.

• Быть неинформированным в цифровом мире — значит упускать возможности.

  Being uninformed in the digital world means missing out on opportunities.

Meaning 2: Not educated or knowledgeable in a specific field

Translation(s) & Context:

• Неинформированный - Applied in educational contexts, emphasizing a lack of specific information.

Usage Examples:

• Неинформированный специалист не должен давать советы.

  An uninformed specialist should not give advice.

• В этой лекции объясняется, как избежать быть неинформированным потребителем.

  This lecture explains how to avoid being an uninformed consumer.

• Неосведомленный в истории, он сделал ошибку в анализе.

  Uninformed about history, he made a mistake in his analysis.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'Неинформированный' and 'Неосведомленный' are adjectives in Russian, which typically follow regular inflection patterns for adjectives. They change based on gender, number, and case. Here is a breakdown using a table:

These adjectives are regular and do not have irregular inflections. Always agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Незнающий (Neznayushchiy) - Similar but more about general ignorance.
  • Неосведомленный (Neosvedomlennыy) - Often interchangeable with the original, but slightly more casual.
  • Невежественный (Nevezhestvennыy) - Implies a stronger sense of ignorance or lack of education.
• Antonyms:
  • Информированный (Informirovannыy)
  • Осведомленный (Osvedomlennыy)
  • Знающий (Znayushchiy)

Related Phrases:

• Быть неинформированным о чем-либо - To be uninformed about something; used to express a lack of knowledge in discussions.
• Неосведомленный потребитель - An uninformed consumer; common in marketing or consumer rights contexts.
• Оставаться неинформированным - To remain uninformed; implies a deliberate or accidental state of ignorance.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, 'Неинформированный' is a direct cognate of 'uninformed' and is best used in formal or written contexts, while 'Неосведомленный' is more versatile for everyday speech. Always ensure the adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, as per Russian grammar rules. When choosing between translations, opt for 'Неинформированный' in professional settings and 'Неосведомленный' in casual ones to match the English word's neutral tone.

• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; consider the context to select the appropriate synonym.
• In sentences, these adjectives often follow the verb 'быть' (to be) for states of being.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse the inflections, such as using the nominative form in all cases. For example:

• Error: Он неинформированный о новости. (Incorrect because it doesn't agree in case if part of a larger phrase.)
• Correct: Он был неинформированным о новости. (Proper inflection for the instrumental case in this context.)
• Another common mistake is confusing it with 'Невежественный', which has a more negative connotation of being uneducated, whereas 'uninformed' is neutral.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being 'uninformed' can sometimes carry a subtle implication of social or intellectual deficiency, especially in contexts like education or politics. This stems from the historical emphasis on knowledge in Soviet-era propaganda, where staying informed was seen as a civic duty.

Related Concepts:

• Информация (Informatsiya)
• Знание (Znanie)
• Осведомленность (Osvedomlennost')