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ignorant
ignorant definition
ig·no·rant (ig′nə rənt)
adjective
- having little knowledge, education, or experience; uneducated; inexperienced
- lacking knowledge (in a particular area or matter)
- caused by or showing lack of knowledge or education
- unaware (of)
Etymology: OFr < L ignorans, prp. of ignorare: see ignore
Related Forms:
- ignorantly ig′·no·rantly adverb
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