ignorance — lack 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 of the warning signs led to disaster.
Ignorance of basic navigation left the sailors hopelessly lost. (IGNORE + KNOWLEDGE = IGNORANCE)
Ignorance grows through tolerance and ends in consequence.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '모른다'는 뜻의 ignorare에서 파생되었습니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 '아는 것을 거부하다'라는 의미로 사용되어 왔어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“His blissful ignorance about his surprise party was adorable.”
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