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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

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Ignorance

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: Lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something.

Example sentence 1: Her ignorance of basic math principles hindered her progress in the subject.

Example sentence 2: His ignorance about the culture of the country led to misunderstandings during his travels.

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Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Lacking knowledge or information.

Example sentence 1: The ignorant student refused to listen to the teacher's explanations.

Example sentence 2: It's unfair to judge someone as ignorant without considering their educational opportunities.

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Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Unaware or uninformed about a specific fact or topic.

Example sentence 1: He was ignorant of the recent changes in the law.

Example sentence 2: She showed her ignorance by making assumptions without researching the subject.

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Part of speech: Noun

Sense 2: Willful failure to acquire or use knowledge.

Example sentence 1: His ignorance of the consequences led him to make a foolish decision.

Example sentence 2: It's disappointing to see politicians spreading ignorance for their own gain.

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