ignorance
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Britannica Dictionary definition of IGNORANCE
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a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education
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the state of being ignorant
— often + of
[noncount]
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His racist attitudes were born out of ignorance.
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse (for violating it).
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Their decisions were made in ignorance of [=without knowing] the true nature of the situation.
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When asked about the reasons for these drastic changes, she pleaded/pled ignorance. [=she said that she did not know the reasons]
[singular]
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an appalling ignorance about/of other cultures
ignorance is bliss
— used to say that a person who does not know about a problem does not worry about it
