Ignorant: meaning, definitions and examples
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ignorant
[ ˈɪɡnərənt ]
inexperienced
Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
Synonyms
illiterate, unaware, uninformed
Examples of usage
- He was ignorant of basic mathematics.
- She felt ignorant about the customs of the new country.
rude
Discourteous or rude.
Synonyms
disrespectful, impolite, insensitive
Examples of usage
- He made an ignorant comment about her appearance.
- Don't be ignorant towards others.
Translations
Translations of the word "ignorant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ignorante
🇮🇳 अज्ञानी
🇩🇪 ignorant
🇮🇩 bodoh
🇺🇦 невіглас
- неосвічений
- необізнаний
🇵🇱 ignorant
🇯🇵 無知
🇫🇷 ignorant
- ignare
- inculte
🇪🇸 ignorante
🇹🇷 cahil
🇰🇷 무지한
🇸🇦 جاهل
🇨🇿 nevědomý
🇸🇰 nevedomý
🇨🇳 无知
🇸🇮 neveden
🇮🇸 óvitandi
🇰🇿 надан
🇬🇪 უვიცი
🇦🇿 cahil
🇲🇽 ignorante
Word origin
The word 'ignorant' comes from the Latin word 'ignorantem,' meaning 'not knowing, unaware.' It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a lack of knowledge or awareness. Over time, the word has developed negative connotations, particularly when used to describe someone who is rude or discourteous.
See also: ignorance, ignorantly, ignored, ignoring.