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ignorance

 

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Noun ignorance has 1 sense
  1. ignorance - the lack of knowledge or education
    --1 is a kind of
    content, cognitive content, mental object
    --1 has particulars:
     ignorantness, nescience, unknowing, unknowingness; inexperience; unenlightenment; illiteracy
    Derived form: verb ignore5

Definitions from the Web

Ignorance

Noun: Lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something.

Example sentences:

  • His ignorance on the subject was evident as he struggled to provide answers.
  • She was criticized for her ignorance about world events.

Noun: A state of being uninformed, uneducated, or ignorant.

Example sentences:

  • His ignorance is a barrier to his growth and development.
  • They aim to combat ignorance through education and awareness programs.

Noun: Willful neglect or disregard of knowledge or information.

Example sentences:

  • The decision was made out of ignorance rather than malice.
  • His ignorance of the law didn't excuse his actions.

Noun: Unsatisfactory or incomplete understanding or knowledge about a particular subject.

Example sentences:

  • The students' ignorance of basic algebra made it difficult for them to solve complex equations.
  • There is no room for ignorance when it comes to matters of public health.

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