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nescient

1 of 1adjective
/ˈnɛʃənt/
1

believing that knowledge of spiritual matters, ultimate causes, or metaphysical truths is impossible

  • His nescient outlook led him to dismiss all spiritual teachings as irrelevant.
  • The philosopher argued from a nescient perspective, focusing solely on observable reality.
  • She maintained a nescient attitude, refusing to speculate about the afterlife.
  • The book presented a nescient critique of religious doctrine.
  • His nescient approach to ethics ignored questions of divine purpose.
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2

lacking knowledge, awareness, or understanding

C2
  • His nescient attitude towards cultural differences made it challenging for him to navigate international business dealings.
  • The student's nescient response to the historical events revealed gaps in their knowledge of the subject.
  • Despite attending the seminar, her nescient understanding of the scientific concepts was evident in the Q&A session.
  • The committee member's nescient remarks during the discussion underscored the importance of informed decision-making.
  • The politician's nescient comments on economic policies sparked a debate about the need for better-informed leadership.