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Ignorance
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Simple meaning
What does Ignorance mean?
Ignorance means not knowing or understanding something.
Dictionary definition
A lack of knowledge, information, or understanding about something.
Example sentences
Ignorance in a sentence
easy
Ignorance about the rule caused the mistake.
medium
The lesson helped replace ignorance with understanding.
hard
Careful reading can reduce ignorance by giving people accurate information.
Synonyms
Words like Ignorance
unawarenessNot knowing about something.
lack of knowledgeNot having needed information or understanding.
Antonyms
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Practice 1
What does ignorance mean?
Ignorance means a lack of knowledge or understanding.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to ignorance?
Unawareness is close in meaning to ignorance in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses ignorance correctly?
This sentence uses ignorance with its correct meaning.
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