uniformed

UK: ˈjuːnɪfɔːmd | US: ˈjuːnɪfɔːrmd

Definition

  1. adj. wearing a uniform

  2. adj. lacking knowledge or awareness (archaic/rare)

Structure
uni <one>form <shape>ed <adjective suffix>uni <one>form <shape>ed <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word uniformed combines uni- (one) and form (shape), originally denoting a consistent appearance (as in military or service uniforms). The suffix -ed adapts it to describe someone wearing such attire. The rare archaic sense ("uninformed") stems from confusion with the Latin informare (to shape knowledge), but this usage is obsolete.

Examples

  1. The uniformed guards stood at attention.

  2. She criticized the uniformed approach to education.

  3. Historically, "uniformed" sometimes meant misinformed.

  4. Uniformed personnel must follow strict dress codes.

  5. The museum displayed uniforms worn by uniformed soldiers in WWII.