ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-n(ə-)rən(t)s 
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
Examples of ignorance in a Sentence
His racist attitudes were born out of ignorance.
an appalling ignorance about other cultures
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Further demonstrating the ignorance of policy makers and the effects of their actions on businesses.
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Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
But that's absolutely no excuse, because intent doesn't excuse ignorance.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 July 2025
And ignorance is when a president’s son throws racial shade at a former president because of his own father’s shortcomings.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
That ignorance could put them at great financial risk.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
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Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
But that's absolutely no excuse, because intent doesn't excuse ignorance.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 July 2025
And ignorance is when a president’s son throws racial shade at a former president because of his own father’s shortcomings.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
That ignorance could put them at great financial risk.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ignorance
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“Ignorance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignorance. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-nə-rən(t)s
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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