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ignorancelack of knowledge or information about something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: lack of knowledge or information about something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪɡnərəns/

Korean meaning: 무지, 무식, 모르는 것

Korean pronunciation: 익-너-런스 (강세: 익)

Example Sentences

  • She pretended ignorance when asked about the missing cookies.
  • Ignorance is not an excuse for breaking the rules.
  • My ignorance about cryptocurrency cost me a fortune.

ignorance

NOUN

//ˈɪɡnərəns//

lack of knowledge or information about something

ignorance concept
💡 Concept

Blissfully unaware of consequences

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ignorance rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Ignorance breeds arrogance, missing what's of importance

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪɡnərəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪɡnərəns/

🌳Etymology

Rootignor-
Suffix--ance

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '모른다'는 뜻의 ignorare에서 파생되었습니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 '아는 것을 거부하다'라는 의미로 사용되어 왔어요.

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🎵Rhyme

tolerancearroganceimportance
tolerance
arrogance
importance

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

She pretended ignorance when asked about the missing cookies.

Ignorance is not an excuse for breaking the rules.

My ignorance about cryptocurrency cost me a fortune.

😄 Fun example

His blissful ignorance about his surprise party was adorable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

unawarenessinexperienceinnocenceunfamiliarity

Antonyms

knowledgeawarenesswisdom

Related

ignoreignorantigniteilliteracy