Ignoramus: meaning, definitions and examples

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ignoramus

 

[ ษชษกหˆnษ”หrษ™mษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of knowledge

The term 'ignoramus' refers to a person who is ignorant, especially in terms of general knowledge or education. It often carries a derogatory connotation, implying that the individual is uneducated or unsophisticated. Historically, the word has been used to criticize someone's lack of awareness or understanding about important topics.

Synonyms

blockhead, dunce, fool, naif, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • He acted like an ignoramus when he ignored the evidence presented.
  • The professor referred to the student's misconceptions as that of an ignoramus.
  • Calling him an ignoramus was a bit harsh, but he really didn't know anything about the subject.
  • She felt like an ignoramus when she realized how much she didn't know.

Translations

Translations of the word "ignoramus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ignorante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ignorant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะณะฝะพั€ัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ignorant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก็Ÿฅใชไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ignorant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ignorante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cehalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์ง€ํ•œ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ignorant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ignorant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็Ÿฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ignorant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bilmษ™yษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ignorante

Etymology

The word 'ignoramus' originates from the Latin word 'ignoramus', which means 'we do not know'. In the late 16th century, it became part of the English language, retaining much of its original meaning. It was popularized in English legal contexts in the early 17th century, often used in legal settings to refer to a jury that is unaware or uninformed. The term has since evolved to encompass a more general sense of ignorance, particularly in everyday usage, often to denote a person who displays a lack of knowledge or awareness in various subjects. The term carries a certain social stigma, suggesting not merely a lack of education but a deeper form of disregard for learning or an inability to grasp basic concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,669 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.