Ignorance

/ˈɪɡnəɹəns/

/ˈɪɡnɝəns/

[noun]

Ignorance

[NOUN]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

Examples

1. A lack of investment in education can breed ignorance and apathy in a society.

2. Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.

3. The CEO told new hires that any ignorance is a voluntary misfortune in this day and age, advising them to constantly learn and update their skills in order to progress in their careers.

4. For Jeremy, ignorance was bliss as he remained oblivious to his failing grade in chemistry class.