know nothing Synonyms

know nothing Meaning

Wordnet

know nothing (n)

an ignorant person

Webster

know nothing (n.)

A member of a secret political organization in the United States, the chief objects of which were the proscription of foreigners by the repeal of the naturalization laws, and the exclusive choice of native Americans for office.

know nothing Sentence Examples

  1. He is a know-nothing on the subject, so his opinion is worthless.
  2. I don't know anything about politics, so I won't vote.
  3. The politicians are all know-nothings who don't understand the needs of the people.
  4. I know nothing about fashion, so I let my wife choose my clothes.
  5. She is a know-nothing who doesn't deserve to be in a position of power.
  6. He is a know-nothing, but he is good at pretending to be smart.
  7. They are know-nothings who are only interested in lining their own pockets.
  8. The know-nothings are always trying to control the government, but we won't let them.
  9. He is a know-nothing who is only interested in making money, not in helping people.
  10. The know-nothings are the ones who are destroying our country.

FAQs About the word know nothing

an ignorant personA member of a secret political organization in the United States, the chief objects of which were the proscription of foreigners by the repeal

idiot, moron, stupid, stupe, schlub, dope, meathead, dumb cluck, loon, goon

genius, intellectual, thinker, intellect, sage, wizard, brain, brain, genius, wizard

He is a know-nothing on the subject, so his opinion is worthless.

I don't know anything about politics, so I won't vote.

The politicians are all know-nothings who don't understand the needs of the people.

I know nothing about fashion, so I let my wife choose my clothes.