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Ignorant vs. Stupid
Ignorant
/ˈɪɡnərənt/Examples:
Despite his success, he remained ignorant of politics.She is not ignorant, just uninterested in the subject.To be ignorant is not about lack of intelligence, but of knowledge.
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This word has no antonymsStupid
/ˈstjuːpɪd/Examples:
It is a lesson to you, you stupids.The stupidest fellow!' Stupid man!' shouted the Queen.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Stupid refers to a lack of intelligence or common sense, while ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness in general or about a specific subject.
- Ignorance can be remedied with education; stupidity is often perceived as more innate.
- Calling someone ignorant suggests they simply don’t know something yet, whereas stupid implies they are incapable of knowing.
- A person can be ignorant about one topic but very knowledgeable about another, while stupid suggests a general lack of capacity.
- Ignorant is less insulting than stupid because it suggests a temporary state that can change.
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