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Ignorance

/ˈɪɡnərəns/
A lack of understanding or knowledge about a particular subject or fact.

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Examples:

His ignorance of the rules caused problems.Ignorance isn't bliss when safety is at risk.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English "ignorance", borrowed from Old French, from Latin "ignorantia", from "ignorare" meaning "not to know".

Usage Statistics:

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