ignorant — lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪɡnərənt/
Korean meaning: 무지한, 무식한, 모르는
Korean pronunciation: 익-너-런트 (강세: 익)
Example Sentences
- My cat is completely ignorant of my expensive taste in furniture.
- Don't be ignorant of the traffic rules when driving.
- I was ignorant about K-pop until my daughter introduced me to BTS.
ignorant
ADJECTIVE//ˈɪɡnərənt//
lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing
The manager remained ignorant of the serious problems developing inside the company.
Being ignorant of traffic rules can create dangerous situations. (IGNORE + KNOWLEDGE = IGNORANT)
Ignorant decisions without tolerance often lead to painful consequences.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '모른다'는 뜻의 ignorare에서 유래했습니다. 고대 로마인들이 '나는 모른다(ignoro)'라고 솔직하게 인정하는 것에서 시작된 말이에요.
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📝Examples
“My cat is completely ignorant of my expensive taste in furniture.”
“Don't be ignorant of the traffic rules when driving.”
“I was ignorant about K-pop until my daughter introduced me to BTS.”
“He made an ignorant comment about Korean food without ever trying it.”
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