Ignorantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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ignorantly

 

[ˈɪɡnərəntli ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or statement made without knowledge or awareness

In an ignorantly manner; without knowledge or awareness.

Synonyms

unawarely, unknowingly, unwisely.

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Word Description / Examples
ignorantly

Used when someone acts or speaks without knowledge or awareness, often implying a lack of education or understanding. It can have a negative connotation.

  • He ignorantly dismissed the scientific evidence
  • She ignorantly assumed that all cultures were the same
unawarely

Refers to a state of being unaware or not knowing something at a given moment. It is less common in usage compared to other synonyms.

  • He walked into the meeting unawarely, not knowing it had already started
  • She unawarely took the wrong train
unknowingly

Used when someone does something without realizing it or without being conscious of certain facts. It usually does not carry a negative connotation.

  • He unknowingly offended his friend
  • She unknowingly signed up for a subscription service
unwisely

Describes actions or decisions that are not smart or sensible. It generally has a negative implication, indicating poor judgment.

  • He unwisely invested all his savings in a risky venture
  • She unwisely decided to skip her medication

Examples of usage

  • He ignorantly made false accusations without knowing the truth.
  • She ignorantly assumed he was guilty without any evidence.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe a person or action that is lacking knowledge or awareness

Lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed or uneducated.

Synonyms

clueless, uneducated, uninformed.

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ignorantly

This word is often used to describe actions or statements made without knowledge or awareness. It has a negative connotation, implying a lack of understanding or consideration.

  • She ignorantly dismissed the scientific evidence presented to her.
  • He spoke ignorantly about the culture, having never visited the country.
uninformed

This term is used to describe someone who lacks information or is not aware of certain details. It tends to be neutral and focuses more on the lack of information rather than a lack of intelligence or capability.

  • He made an uninformed decision without researching all the options.
  • Many voters feel that they are uninformed about the key issues.
uneducated

This word refers to someone who has not received an education, typically in the formal sense. It can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation, depending on the context.

  • She grew up in an uneducated rural area with limited access to schools.
  • An uneducated populace can pose challenges for development.
clueless

This term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is completely unaware or lacking knowledge about a particular subject or situation. It often implies innocence or naivety rather than malice.

  • I'm clueless when it comes to fixing cars.
  • He was clueless about the surprise party we planned for him.

Examples of usage

  • His ignorantly racist comments offended many people at the event.
  • She acted ignorantly by ignoring the safety guidelines and putting herself in danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "ignorantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ignorantemente

🇮🇳 अज्ञानतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 unwissend

🇮🇩 dengan bodoh

🇺🇦 необізнано

🇵🇱 ignorantnie

🇯🇵 無知に

🇫🇷 ignoramment

🇪🇸 ignorantemente

🇹🇷 cahilce

🇰🇷 무지하게

🇸🇦 بجهل

🇨🇿 nevědomky

🇸🇰 nevedomky

🇨🇳 无知地

🇸🇮 nevedno

🇮🇸 óvitandi

🇰🇿 надандықпен

🇬🇪 უმეცრად

🇦🇿 cahilcəsinə

🇲🇽 ignorantemente

Etymology

The word 'ignorantly' comes from the Middle English word 'ignorauntly', which means 'lacking knowledge or awareness'. It is derived from the Old French word 'ignorant', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'ignorantem' meaning 'not knowing, ignorant'. The concept of ignorance has been a part of human language and behavior for centuries, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of knowledge and awareness.

See also: ignorance, ignorant, ignored, ignoring.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,481, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.