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ignorant

British pronunciation/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/
American pronunciation/ˈɪɡnɝənt/
ignorant
[ADJECTIVE]
1

lacking awareness, knowledge, or an education in general

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2

uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field

synonyms : illiterate
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3

not informed about or aware of a specific thing

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Examples
1Thomas remained willfully ignorant on the matter due to his unwillingness to consider evidence that challenged his beliefs, showing that in his case a closed mind is like a closed book.
2The politician refused to consider new policies or ideas, relying instead on the tried-and-true methods of the past, as custom is the guide of the ignorant.
3The parent instilled in their children the importance of reading and education, knowing that if your books are not read, your descendants will be ignorant, and they wanted their children to have a better chance in life.
4Ignorant people make the same faulty assumptions.
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