ignorance
Translation
ignorance, lack of knowledge
Examples
His ignorance of the law was no excuse.
His ignorance of the law was no excuse.
There is widespread ignorance about the disease.
There is widespread ignorance about the disease.
Grammar Patterns
((of/about sth.)) lack of knowledge about (sth.) His ignorance of the law was no excuse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lack of knowledge, unawareness; Antonyms: knowledge, awareness
Etymology
From Latin 'ignorantia', from 'ignorare' (to not know). 'in-' (not) + 'gnarus' (aware).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to ignore'. When you ignore something, you are in a state of ignorance about it.