ignorant

Definition

• adj. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
• adj. uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field
• adj. unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge

Word forms

Plural

ignorants

Example sentences

1. a.

   He was ignorant of the rules, so he made a mistake during the game.

2. a.

   The defendant was found to be ignorant of the law when he committed the crime.