Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A lack of understanding or knowledge about a particular subject or fact. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Her ignorance is hourly flattery.It was their ignorance that astounded him.Boldness plus ignorance is a dangerous kind of foolishness.
Etymology:
From Middle English "ignorance", borrowed from Old French, from Latin "ignorantia", from "ignorare" meaning "not to know".
Usage Statistics:
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