ignorant
Translation
ignorant, unaware, uneducated
Examples
He was ignorant of the facts.
He was ignorant of the facts.
It was an ignorant comment.
It was an ignorant comment.
Grammar Patterns
((of/about sth.)) unaware of (sth.) He was ignorant of the facts.
((as an attribute before a noun)) showing a lack of knowledge It was an ignorant comment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unaware, uninformed, uneducated; Antonyms: knowledgeable, aware
Etymology
From Latin 'ignorans', present participle of 'ignorare' (to not know).
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of the noun 'ignorance'. It describes someone or something that lacks knowledge.