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Definition of uncomprehensive

uncomprehensive

/ˌʌnˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
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Adverb:uncomprehensively
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uncomprehensive Lexical Profile

uncomprehensive Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not comprehensive; failing to include all or nearly all elements, aspects, or details of a subject; limited in scope.

Example

"The committee rejected the initial audit because its uncomprehensive review overlooked several major financial liabilities."

2

Lacking the mental capacity to understand or grasp a wide range of ideas; narrow in outlook or comprehension.

Example

"Critics argued that the biographer had an uncomprehensive mind that failed to grasp the broader historical forces shaping the era."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'uncomprehensive' (lacking completeness or broad scope) with 'incomprehensible' (impossible to understand).

• Rhymes for uncomprehensive

• Nearby Words

uncomplimentary
uncomprehending
uncomprehendingly
uncomprehensive
uncompress
uncompressed
uncompromising

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncomprehensive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncomprehensive
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