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What is another word for Cluelessness? – 143 Cluelessness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ignorance unawareness obliviousness innocence naivety simplicity foolishness stupidity denseness dullness obtuseness ignorance bewilderment confusion perplexity puzzlement bafflement disorientation confusion misapprehension misconception ignorance innocence simplicity artlessness guilelessness credulity gullibility obtuseness dim-wittedness foolishness absurdity ridiculousness senselessness mindlessness thoughtlessness heedlessness inattention neglect disregard oversight.

    Meaning of Cluelessness

    The state of being unaware or ignorant of something, especially due to a lack of information or understanding.

    Definitions

    • The state of being unaware or ignorant of something, especially due to a lack of information or understanding.
    • A lack of knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation.
    • The quality of being uninformed or misinformed about something.

    Etymology of Cluelessness

    The word "cluelessness" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the noun "clue," which refers to a piece of evidence or information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
    The suffix "-lessness" is added to "clue" to form the noun "cluelessness," which means the state of being without clues or information.

    Example Uses

    • The tourist's cluelessness about the local customs led to some awkward moments during his trip.
    • The company's cluelessness about the changing market trends resulted in significant financial losses.
    • The student's cluelessness about the exam format made it difficult for her to prepare properly.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    awareness knowledge understanding insight perception consciousness mindfulness attentiveness vigilance alertness sharpness astuteness shrewdness cleverness intelligence wisdom discernment acumen perspicacity intuition perception awareness recognition realization comprehension appreciation.

    Related Nouns

    ignorance unawareness innocence naivety foolishness stupidity confusion perplexity bewilderment disorientation misconception misapprehension mistake error blunder faux pas gaffe absurdity ridiculousness senselessness mindlessness thoughtlessness neglect oversight disregard.

    Related Verbs

    ignore neglect overlook disregard misunderstand misinterpret misapprehend mistake confuse perplex bewilder disorient deceive mislead fool dupe trick cheat swindle delude misinform deceive.

    Related Adjectives

    ignorant unaware innocent naive foolish stupid confused perplexed bewildered disoriented mistaken erroneous absurd ridiculous senseless mindless thoughtless neglectful overlookful disregardful misinformed deceived misled foolish absurd preposterous laughable ludicrous comical.