Meaning
Ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or issue, often resulting in misconceptions or uninformed opinions. It can be willful, where an individual consciously chooses to remain uninformed, or uninten
💡 While "ignorance" is often perceived negatively, it is important to distinguish between different types, such as benign ignorance, which may arise from a lack of necessity to know certain information, and harmful ignorance, which can perpetuate stereotypes or social injustices.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
willful ignorance
ignorance is bliss
ignorance of the law
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