English · Culture & Society
ignorance
/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/
[/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/]
lack of knowledge
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A lack of knowledge, information, or awareness about something. It can be innocent or the result of refusing to learn.
Example
Much of the prejudice came from sheer ignorance about how other cultures actually lived.
Much of the prejudice came from sheer ignorance about how other cultures actually lived.
Etymology
From Latin 'ignorantia', from 'ignorare' (not to know), from 'in-' (not) and 'gnarus' (knowing).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in education, ethics, and everyday criticism.