ignorance
word
/ˈɪɡnɝəns/
IG-nur-uhns
/ˈɪɡnəɹəns/
IG-nuh-ruhns
Definition
Not knowing about something or lacking information or education about a topic.
Usage & Nuances
Formal noun. Common in discussions of education or social issues. Usually expresses a lack of knowledge rather than stupidity. Often used with 'of' (e.g., 'ignorance of the law'). Not generally used for concrete facts, more for general understanding.
Spanish: ignoranciaPortuguese (BR): ignorânciaPortuguese (PT): ignorânciaChinese (Simplified): 无知Chinese (Traditional): 無知Hindi: अज्ञानArabic: جهلBengali: অজ্ঞতাRussian: невежество - неосведомлённостьJapanese: 無知Vietnamese: sự thiếu hiểu biết - sự ngu dốtKorean: 무지Turkish: cehalet - bilgisizlikUrdu: جہالتIndonesian: ketidaktahuan
Example Sentences
They acted out of ignorance, not malice.
basic
You can't blame her—her ignorance was completely understandable.
natural
Sometimes, a little ignorance makes life easier.
natural
It's easy to judge, but we all have moments of ignorance.
natural
His ignorance of the rules caused problems.
basic
Ignorance can lead to misunderstandings between people.
basic