ignorant (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪɡnərənt/

Definition

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

Examples

• She was surprisingly ignorant about current events.

• He remained ignorant of the danger he was in.

• They were ignorant of the basic rules of grammar.

How to Use ignorant

ignorant of (prepositional phrase)

Lacking knowledge about something specific. — "They were ignorant of the dangers involved in the expedition."

Synonyms of ignorant

Words with a similar meaning to ignorant:

• unaware
• uninformed
• uneducated
• clueless
• unsophisticated

Antonyms of ignorant

Words with the opposite meaning to ignorant:

• knowledgeable
• informed
• wise

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