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

  • (..) The kid said he'd kill him and he did! Do you really think the boy'd shout it out so the whole neighbourhood could hear? - He's much too bright for that. - Bright? He's a common, ignorant slob. He don't even speak good English. He doesn't even speak good English. Mr Foreman, I'd like to - You what? (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men
  • (..) to believe this kid, knowing what he is. I've lived among them all my life. You can't believe a word they say. You know that. I mean, they're born liars. - Only an ignorant man can believe that. - Now, listen... Do you think you were born with a monopoly on the truth? Certain things should be (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men