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ignorant

UK
/ˈɪɡnərənt/
US
/ˈɪɡnərənt/

Translations

ignorantadjective
more ignorant
Comp.
most ignorant
Super.
UK
/ˈɪɡnərənt/
US
/ˈɪɡnərənt/
He made an ignorant comment about the culture.
Он сделал невежественный комментарий о культуре.
She felt ignorant about the new technology.
Она чувствовала себя незнающей в отношении новой технологии.
The manager was ignorant of the recent changes in the policy.
Менеджер был неосведомлён о недавних изменениях в политике.
Synonyms
uneducated
uninformed
illiterate
unaware
naive
oblivious
clueless
benighted
Antonyms
knowledgeable
informed
aware
ignorantnoun
ignorants
pl
UK
/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/
US
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.ənt/
Archaic or collective use referring to an ignorant person or ignorant people as a group.
Synonyms
ignoramus
dunce
fool
simpleton
numskull
blockhead
idiot
moron
benighted person
unlettered person

Definitions

ignorantadjective
Lacking knowledge, awareness, or education in general or about a specific subject.
She was ignorant of the local customs and made several faux pas during her visit.
Uninformed or unaware about a particular fact or situation.
He remained ignorant of the changes in the schedule and missed the meeting.
Resulting from or showing a lack of knowledge or awareness.
His ignorant remarks about the topic offended many people in the audience.
Rude or discourteous, especially in social behavior or speech.
Stop being ignorant and hold the door for the people behind you.
ignorantnoun
An ignorant person; (collectively) ignorant people considered as a group.
The reformers aimed to educate the ignorant.
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