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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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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
I
Ends with
T
Contains
GN
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɪɡnəɹənt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. 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

  1. Uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

    “An ignorant man”

adjective

  1. Unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge

    “He was completely ignorant of the circumstances”

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Example Sentences

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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