ignorant (Meaning)
ignorant (s)
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field
unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
ignorant (a.)
Destitute of knowledge; uninstructed or uninformed; untaught; unenlightened.
Unacquainted with; unconscious or unaware; -- used with of.
Unknown; undiscovered.
Resulting from ignorance; foolish; silly.
ignorant (n.)
A person untaught or uninformed; one unlettered or unskilled; an ignoramous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ignorant
Synonyms:
- unlearned
- naive
- inexperienced
- uninstructed
- unschooled
- unlettered
- rude
- illiterate
- dark
- uneducated
- nonliterate
- simple
- innocent
- untutored
- benighted
- untaught
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- foolish
- unknowledgeable
- dumb
- semiliterate
- idiotic
- analphabetic
- naïve
- uncultured
- unsophisticated
- stupid
- unread
Antonyms:
ignorant Sentence Examples
- Despite the available resources, he remained ignorant of the basic facts.
- She displayed an ignorant attitude towards the struggles of marginalized communities.
- It's concerning how some people choose to stay ignorant about important social issues.
- He made an ignorant remark about a topic he knew nothing about.
- Ignorant individuals often speak confidently about topics they don't understand.
- It's frustrating to encounter ignorant opinions based on stereotypes rather than facts.
- The decision to ignore scientific evidence was a clear sign of their ignorant perspective.
- Being ignorant of cultural differences can lead to unintentional offense.
- Some politicians intentionally promote ignorant rhetoric to manipulate public opinion.
- Education is essential for combating ignorance and fostering understanding.
FAQs About the word ignorant
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication, uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific
unlearned, naive, inexperienced, uninstructed, unschooled, unlettered, rude, illiterate, dark,uneducated
literate, well-informed, experienced, brilliant, expert, brilliant, experienced, expert,educated, well-informed
Despite the available resources, he remained ignorant of the basic facts.
She displayed an ignorant attitude towards the struggles of marginalized communities.
It's concerning how some people choose to stay ignorant about important social issues.
He made an ignorant remark about a topic he knew nothing about.
