Ignoramus

/ˌɪɡ.nəˈreɪ.məs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is ignorant or lacks knowledge, often used in a derogatory sense.

He called her an ignoramus for not knowing the name of the famous author.

A term used to describe someone who is foolish or lacking in understanding.

Don't be such an ignoramus; read the instructions before attempting to assemble the furniture.

An insensitive or uneducated person.

The politician's comments revealed him to be an ignoramus about the issues facing the community.

Latin 'ignoramus', meaning 'we do not know'.

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.

ignorance

The state of being uninformed or lacking knowledge.

ignorant

Lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about something.

No-brainer

That decision was a no-brainer for an ignoramus.

Dunce

Don't be such a dunce, open your mind.