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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    uninformed uneducated illiterate unaware ignorant unenlightened untaught unschooled untrained uniformed misinformed misguided benighted dark obtuse dense foolish silly ridiculous absurd unintelligent foolish simple naive gullible credulous obtuse insensitive imperceptive unperceptive unresponsive unconscious mindless brainless foolish idiotic moronic imbecilic stupid dull slow cloddish boorish philistine rude uncouth unrefined crude coarse brutish

    Meaning of Ignorant

    The primary meaning of the word "ignorant" is lacking knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation.

    Definitions

    • Lacking knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation
    • Unaware or uninformed, often due to a lack of education or exposure
    • Showing a lack of knowledge or understanding, often in a way that is considered foolish or stupid

    Etymology of Ignorant

    The word "ignorant" comes from the Latin "ignorare", which means "to not know" or "to be unaware of"
    Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was uneducated or uninformed, often due to a lack of access to knowledge or education
    Over time, the word has taken on a more nuanced meaning, encompassing not just a lack of knowledge, but also a lack of understanding or awareness

    Example Uses

    • The new employee was ignorant of the company's policies and procedures
    • She was ignorant of the fact that her actions were causing harm to others
    • He was ignorant of the historical context of the issue, and therefore failed to understand its significance

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    knowledgeable informed educated aware enlightened intelligent wise astute perceptive sensitive responsive conscious mindful brilliant sharp smart erudite sophisticated refined cultured civilized polite courteous considerate thoughtful discerning insightful intuitive perspicacious sagacious

    Related Nouns

    ignorance knowledge education awareness enlightenment intelligence wisdom astuteness perception sensitivity consciousness mindfulness brilliance sharpness smartness erudition sophistication refinement culture civilization politeness courtesy consideration thoughtfulness discernment insight intuition perspicacity sagacity foolishness stupidity dullness

    Related Verbs

    learn educate inform enlighten aware realize understand perceive sense respond conscious mindful discern insight intuit perceive recognize acknowledge notice observe discover explore investigate research study teach train instruct guide advise counsel

    Related Adjectives

    knowledgeable informed educated aware enlightened intelligent wise astute perceptive sensitive responsive conscious mindful brilliant sharp smart erudite sophisticated refined cultured civilized polite courteous considerate thoughtful discerning insightful intuitive perspicacious sagacious foolish stupid dull slow cloddish boorish philistine rude uncouth unrefined crude coarse brutish