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Benightedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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benightedly

 

[ bษชหˆnaษชtษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

state of ignorance

The term 'benightedly' refers to a state of being in ignorance or moral darkness. It often implies a lack of enlightenment or knowledge. People described as acting benightedly may be unaware of modern advancements or prevailing ideas. This word connotes a sense of backwardness and can be used critically to describe someone or a situation lacking understanding. It often emphasizes the contrast between enlightenment and ignorance.

Synonyms

foolishly, ignorantly, unenlightened

Examples of usage

  • He spoke benightedly about the issues of the modern world.
  • The community was benightedly resistant to change.
  • She acted benightedly, unaware of the new scientific discoveries.

Translations

Translations of the word "benightedly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma ignorante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช in Unwissenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan kebodohan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะพัะฒั–ั‡ะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w sposรณb niewiedzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก็Ÿฅใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre ignorante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ignorantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cehaletle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์ง€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neznalecky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevedome

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็Ÿฅๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevedno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvitar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปั–ะผัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bilmษ™dษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ignorantemente

Etymology

The term 'benightedly' is derived from the word 'benighted', which has its roots in Middle English, originally formed from the prefix 'be-' meaning 'about, on' combined with 'night', suggesting a state of being covered by darkness. The word evolved to signify not just literal darkness but also the figurative darkness of ignorance or moral blindness. 'Benighted' began to appear in literature in the 17th century, often used in the context of describing people who were spiritually or intellectually deprived. The adverb form 'benightedly' has continued this tradition, emphasizing actions or conditions resulting from ignorance. As the concept of enlightenment versus ignorance became a significant theme during the Enlightenment period, the use of 'benightedly' in literary and rhetorical contexts has been sustained, often serving to critique societal norms or individual behaviors that resist progress or knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,448, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.