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View synonyms for ignorance

ignorance

[ ig-ner-uhns ]

noun

  1. the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.


ignorance

/ ˈɪɡnərəns /

noun

  1. lack of knowledge, information, or education; the state of being ignorant


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Other Words From

  • self-igno·rance noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ignorance1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English word from Latin word ignōrantia. See ignore, -ance

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Example Sentences

Many young people are still shedding the ignorance of our parents.

They already know the answer, but they know by feigning ignorance they can create all this debate about it.

How the hell does somebody show up at a David Duke organized event in 2002 and claim ignorance?

Whether it was actual ignorance, senility, or some obscure test, it's hard to know.

It's insane that you are losing friends in real life because of their ignorance on the Internet.

Thou fell spirit of pride, prejudice, ignorance, and mauvaise honte!

The universal ignorance of the working class broke down the aspiring force of genius.

The Italian trip was discussed, and considerable ignorance of geography was, as is usual, manifested by all present.

She walked faster, and would not look at him; but he, in his ignorance, misinterpreted these signs egregiously.

He has for millions of years looked down upon the ignorance, the misery, the crimes of men.

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ignoramusIgnorance is bliss