ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-n(ə-)rən(t)s 
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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Examples of ignorance in a Sentence
His racist attitudes were born out of ignorance.
an appalling ignorance about other cultures
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Howe certainly could not feign ignorance about the issue, because he was asked about the heckling.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Fittingly, one of the most terrifying scenes has little to do with the supernatural, but instead concerns itself with the grotesque ignorance that upholds the conditions that allow for the girls suffering.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Researchers believe this indicates dogs recognize their own ignorance – a sign of metacognition.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Inarguably, this signing ceremony was of great political importance, yet there weren’t dozens of headlines condemning the president for his sartorial ignorance.
—Chloe Iris Kennedy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Fittingly, one of the most terrifying scenes has little to do with the supernatural, but instead concerns itself with the grotesque ignorance that upholds the conditions that allow for the girls suffering.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Researchers believe this indicates dogs recognize their own ignorance – a sign of metacognition.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Inarguably, this signing ceremony was of great political importance, yet there weren’t dozens of headlines condemning the president for his sartorial ignorance.
—Chloe Iris Kennedy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Ignorance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignorance. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-nə-rən(t)s
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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