ignorance

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪɡnərəns/

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Noun

Singular ignorance

Plural ignorances

1. (uncountable) Ignorance is a lack of knowledge.
   • Synonyms: stupidity, foolishness and blindness

   The president's ignorance of the history is surprising.

   That idea shows a remarkable ignorance about the situation.

   We will not base our policies on ignorance and fear.

Related words

• ignore
• ignorant