ignorant

Definition

  • adjective: lacking knowledge or information
  • adjective: destitute of knowledge or education
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: untaught, unlettered, unlearned

Examples

  • We were 'blissfully ignorant''of' the problems that had occurred.

  • She was 'ignorant' about the dangers of the drug.

  • They were 'ignorant' [='unaware'] 'of' the facts.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Just after lunch. - Professor, don't believe them. We want to sit at your feet and learn. We sit at your feet, ignorant, but so willing. You leave his feet alone. Professor, they want to make a fool of you. - Are you making a fool of him? - Me? (..)
    1957 Funny Face
  • (..) Hold it! - Good. Get her in another outfit. - Put on the shebop. None of you seems to realise you're trespassing on private property. You run around, ignorant of the fact that I can have you put in jail. - For the last time... - You're getting tiresome. What are you doing? Let go. Let go of my arm. (..)
    1957 Funny Face