low-information source

7.7

A source that gives little reliable information

noun

: fuente de baja información

He cited a low-information source, so his facts could not be verified.

Examples

News from a low-information source often leads to misunderstandings or misinformation.
Researchers warn against relying on a low-information source for important decisions.
Avoid using a low-information source for your research.
Many students rely on low-information sources for their projects.
He cited a low-information source, so his facts could not be verified.
News from a low-information source often leads to misunderstandings or misinformation.
Researchers warn against relying on a low-information source for important decisions.

Antonyms

comprehensive

298 4.6

Covering almost everything to give a complete and detailed view

good authority

14 3.8

A reliable person or source who gives information you can trust

How Trustworthy

authoritative

39 5.8

good authority

14 3.8

dubious

90 6.5

low-information source

7.7

Surface Forms

low-information source singular

low-information sources plural

Morphology

low-information + source

The phrase is compositional: 'low' (little) + 'information' (data) modifies 'source' (provider), so the meaning 'a source that provides little or insufficient information' is directly derivable from the parts. This adjective+noun pattern is a standard, cross-linguistic composition and should be understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

The term low-information source paints a picture of a source that gives only low information. Because it gives few facts and leaves out key details, it is not 'reliable' for important decisions.