ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-n(ə-)rən(t)s 
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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Examples of ignorance in a Sentence
His racist attitudes were born out of ignorance.
an appalling ignorance about other cultures
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The world of these landowners is threatened by discrimination and government ignorance.
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Lack of understanding: Many societal issues stem from ignorance of historical and systemic inequalities.
—London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
There’s something frustrating about Nazanin’s embrace of ignorance.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Even as Democratic pundits blamed popular discontent on ignorance, misinformation, and bad partisan vibes, the party’s own data analysts recognized the reality of widespread frustration.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Lack of understanding: Many societal issues stem from ignorance of historical and systemic inequalities.
—London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
There’s something frustrating about Nazanin’s embrace of ignorance.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Even as Democratic pundits blamed popular discontent on ignorance, misinformation, and bad partisan vibes, the party’s own data analysts recognized the reality of widespread frustration.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Ignorance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignorance. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-nə-rən(t)s
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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