ignorance
noun/ˈɪɡnərəns/
Frequency rank: #4,008 most common English word
Meaning
A lack of knowledge or information.
Example sentence
His lack of knowledge was simply due to his ignorance about the subject.
Synonyms & related words
- unawareness
- inexperience
- unfamiliarity
- obliviousness
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