Meaning & use
ignorance
Lack of knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular subject or fact.
See it in a sentence
His ignorance of local customs led to several embarrassing misunderstandings during the trip.
Ignorance of the law does not excuse someone from being held responsible for breaking it.
A note on using this word
Ignorance describes a lack of knowledge and is not inherently insulting, though calling a person 'ignorant' often carries a critical tone.
Words with a similar meaning
unawarenessincomprehension
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