Meaning & use
ignorant
Lacking knowledge or awareness about something in particular.
See it in a sentence
He admitted he was ignorant of the local customs before his trip.
The report criticized officials for remaining ignorant of the risks despite repeated warnings.
A note on using this word
Ignorant describes a lack of knowledge, not stupidity, though in casual speech it is sometimes used as a rude insult about someone's behavior.
Words with a similar meaning
uninformedunaware
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Words with an opposite meaning
knowledgeableinformed
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