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Ignoramus
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a person who is profoundly ignorant or uninformed
Offensive
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "ignoramus" and how is it used?
"ignoramus" is a Latin-derived term that entered English in the late 16th century, originally used as a legal term meaning "we do not know" in documents. It later evolved into a general insult to describe someone profoundly ignorant, uninformed, or lacking knowledge. The term has appeared in literature, speeches, and everyday conversation to criticize intellectual deficiency or poor judgment. It is clearly derogatory, used to insult someone's mental capacity or awareness, and is rarely neutral.
Examples
The ignoramus argued that the moon landing was faked despite all the evidence.
