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ignorant

1 of 1adjective
/ˈɪɡnərənt/
Forms:more ignorant,most ignorant
1

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

  • Her ignorant comments about the topic revealed her lack of understanding and research.
  • The ignorant tourist offended locals by disregarding cultural norms and customs.
  • Despite her intelligence, she remained ignorant about current events due to her refusal to read the news.
  • His ignorant behavior towards others stemmed from a lack of empathy and understanding.
  • Many people are ignorant of the impact their actions have on the environment.
Synonyms:
uninformedunlearnedunlettereddarkunawarenescientincognizant
2

unaware or uninformed because of a lack of relevant knowledge

B1
Synonyms:
unknowingunknowledgeableunwitting
3

lacking education or formal knowledge

  • Many ignorant individuals struggle to understand basic concepts in science.
  • The program was designed to help ignorant adults gain essential skills and knowledge.
  • In some regions, many children grow up ignorant due to a lack of access to education.
  • The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by ignorant populations.
  • Ignorant individuals often struggle to navigate everyday tasks that require reading or writing.
Synonyms:
illiterate