"uninforming" meaning in All languages combined

See uninforming on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more uninforming [comparative], most uninforming [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + informing. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|informing}} un- + informing Head templates: {{en-adj}} uninforming (comparative more uninforming, superlative most uninforming)
  1. Failing to yield information; uninformative.
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