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ignorant
adjective
Uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field
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ˈɪɡnəɹənt
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adjective
Uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field
“She is ignorant of quantum mechanics”
adjective
Uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
“An ignorant man”
adjective
Unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
“He was completely ignorant of the circumstances”
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She is ignorant of quantum mechanics
He is musically illiterate
An ignorant man
Nescient of contemporary literature
An unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
Exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions
He was completely ignorant of the circumstances
An unknowledgeable assistant
His rudeness was unwitting
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