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Term: Ignorance

Definition:

Ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or fact.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Lack of knowledge or information.

Example Sentence: The teacher was surprised by the students' ignorance about basic math concepts.

Sense 2:

Noun: Unawareness or lack of understanding of cultural or social aspects.

Example Sentence: His ignorance about other cultures often led to misunderstandings.

Sense 3:

Noun: The condition of being ignorant or uneducated.

Example Sentence: The campaign aimed to combat ignorance by promoting the importance of education.

Sense 4:

Noun: The act of ignoring or disregarding something.

Example Sentence: His ignorance of the rules resulted in his disqualification from the competition.

Sense 5:

Adjective: Lacking knowledge or expertise in a particular subject.

Example Sentence: He made a series of ignorant comments about the scientific theory without understanding its principles.

Sense 6:

Adjective: Showing a lack of consideration or respect for someone.

Example Sentence: His rude remarks demonstrated his ignorance towards her feelings.

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