Ignorant

/ˈɪɡ.nə.rənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
He was ignorant of the basic concepts of physics.
Not having or showing knowledge, education, or awareness.
Many people are ignorant of the effects of climate change.
Unaware of or unconcerned about the well-being of others.
Her ignorant remarks about the situation offended many in the room.

Etymology

From Latin 'ignorans', present participle of 'ignorare', meaning 'not to know'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ignorance is bliss
A state where a lack of knowledge can lead to happiness.
play ignorant
To pretend not to know something.
willful ignorance
Deliberately choosing not to know or learn.

Related Words

ignorance
The state of being uninformed or uneducated.
know-nothing
A person who is uninformed or lacks knowledge.

Slang Meanings

Out of the loop
He's so out of the loop when it comes to technology.
Clueless
She was totally clueless about the meeting.