CEFR B2

ignorance

noun

Meaning

Lack of knowledge, information, or awareness about something.

Examples

The politician's ignorance of economic principles led to poor policy decisions.
Many problems arise from a simple ignorance of the facts.

Synonyms: unawareness, naivety, oblivion, illiteracy

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ignorance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪɡnərəns/

Definition

Lack of knowledge, information, or awareness about something.

Examples

The politician's ignorance of economic principles led to poor policy decisions.
Many problems arise from a simple ignorance of the facts.
She admitted her ignorance of local customs when she first moved to the country.

How to Use ignorance

ignorance of (prepositional phrase): Lack of knowledge about a specific subject or fact. — "His ignorance of history was surprising for a scholar."
in ignorance (prepositional phrase): Without knowing or being aware of something. — "They acted in ignorance of the potential consequences."

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