Meaning & Definition of word "Ignoramus"
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Ignoramus
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/
noun:
- 1. A person who is ignorant or lacks knowledge, often used in a derogatory sense.
- Example: He called her an ignoramus for not knowing the name of the famous author.
- 2. A term used to describe someone who is foolish or lacking in understanding.
- Example: Don't be such an ignoramus; read the instructions before attempting to assemble the furniture.
- 3. An insensitive or uneducated person.
- Example: The politician's comments revealed him to be an ignoramus about the issues facing the community.
Etymology
Latin 'ignoramus', meaning 'we do not know'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
know-nothing:
A person who is ignorant or uninformed.
clueless:
Lacking understanding or awareness.
head in the sand:
Referring to someone who refuses to recognize a situation.
Related Words
ignorance:
The state of being uninformed or lacking knowledge.
ignorant:
Lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about something.
Slang Meanings of ignoramus
Meaning: No-brainer
Example Sentence: That decision was a no-brainer for an ignoramus.
Meaning: Dunce
Example Sentence: Don't be such a dunce, open your mind.