NESCIENT Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

nescient

adjective

Definition of nescient

as in ignorant

not informed about or aware of something narrow-minded, provincial people who are blissfully nescient of the world beyond their little suburb

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Mamdani’s ignorant opinion illustrates Kissinger’s concern, relying on emotional display rather than the facts.

— Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
Howard Bryant's comparison this week between Cunningham's comments and Colin Kaepernick's protests was both ignorant and desperate.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignorant

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The growing gap between AI adoption and governance means many businesses are unaware of their rights, making unexplained denials a critical issue for capital access.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
First Street, a climate risk modeling company in New York City, discovered more than twice as many Americans live in dangerous flood-prone areas than FEMA's maps suggest, leaving many homeowners and even local officials unaware of the risk.

— Laura Sullivan, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

Brian recently broke another kid’s arm, only half by accident, while Audrey appears to be struggling with some unarticulated feelings for her oblivious bestie.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Legislators seem oblivious to the devastating effect of pension costs on local governments.

— Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of oblivious

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