ignorance
/ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/
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Also seen as: ignorances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.
Noun
Examples
She shows total ignorance about the topic at hand.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Sins committed through ignorance.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ignorance” mean?
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.
Is “ignorance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.