ignorant

adjective
UK: /ˈɪɡnərənt/
US: /ˈɪɡnərənt/

  1. Not knowing something that you are expected to know.

    1. I was ignorant of the rules.
    2. Many people are ignorant about the dangers of the disease, so it spreads.

  2. Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

    1. He is an ignorant man.
    2. They are ignorant about other cultures, showing a lack of global perspective.

  3. Rude and showing a lack of respect.

    1. Don't be ignorant.
    2. It's ignorant to interrupt someone when they are speaking to a group.

Synonyms

uninformed rude uneducated discourteous unaware

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ignorant" in English means: Not knowing something that you are expected to know., Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated., Rude and showing a lack of respect..

The phonetic transcription of "ignorant" is /ˈɪɡnərənt/ in British English and /ˈɪɡnərənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ignorant": uninformed, rude, uneducated, discourteous, unaware.

Example usage of "ignorant": "I was ignorant of the rules. ". More examples on the page.