benightedness

noun

Definition of benightednessnext
as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed takes perverse pride in his benightedness regarding popular culture

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ignorance
Noun
  • The problem is not ignorance or bad arithmetic.
    — Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
  • LaNasa echoed her friend’s concern while adding an ignorance of history will lead to its repetition.
    — Chris Quintana, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Definition of ignorance
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“Benightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benightedness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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