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Meaning & Definition of Ignorance in English

English

Ignorance

Pronunciation:

/ˈɪɡnərəns/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

ignorances

Meaning and Definition of Ignorance

1. Primary Definition

Lack of knowledge or information.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The state of being uninformed or unaware.

    Example Sentence: His ignorance regarding the political situation was apparent.

  • Definition: A lack of knowledge in a particular subject area.

    Example Sentence: Her ignorance of advanced mathematics caused her to struggle in the course.

  • Definition: The condition of being oblivious to facts or information.

    Example Sentence: Ignorance can lead to misconceptions about important issues.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'ignorantia', meaning 'lack of knowledge'.

Synonyms

lack of knowledge | unawareness | illiteracy | unfamiliarity | benightedness

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • ignorance is bliss: A state in which a person is unaware of unpleasant facts and therefore does not suffer from anxiety.
  • willful ignorance: The deliberate choice to avoid gaining knowledge or becoming aware.
  • ignorance of the law is no excuse: A principle that being unaware of a law does not absolve one from liability or consequences.

Translations

  • Spanish: ignorancia
  • French: ignorance
  • German: Unwissenheit
  • Russian: незнание

Related Words

  • ignorant: Lacking knowledge, information, or awareness.
  • ill-informed: Having inadequate or incorrect information.
  • uninformed: Not having or showing knowledge of a particular subject.

Slang Meanings of ignorance

  • Meaning: Dumb

    Example Sentence: Stop acting dumb and just read the instructions.

  • Meaning: Clueless

    Example Sentence: He was so clueless about the topic during the discussion.