ignorant
gb/ˈɪɡnɚənt/ us/ˈɪɡnɚənt/
B1
Inglés
~ 2200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Not knowing about something
Not knowing important facts or information about something.
Patrón de uso:
ignorant of/about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ignorant' with 'stupid'. 'Ignorant' means not knowing something, not lacking intelligence.
Sinónimos
unaware (Implies not knowing due to not noticing or being informed, often without blame.)
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uninformed (Emphasizes not having the necessary information, often in a neutral tone.)
Antónimos
knowledgeable (Implies having a lot of knowledge or understanding about a subject.)
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informed (Implies having the necessary information to understand something.)
Colocaciones
remain ignorant
|completely ignorant
|ignorant of the facts
|woefully ignorant
Temas
education
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She was ignorant of the local customs and accidentally offended someone.
- Many people remain ignorant about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption.
- He admitted he was completely ignorant of how the system worked.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I am ignorant about this topic.
- She is ignorant of the rules.
- They are ignorant about the plan.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
Rude due to lack of education or awareness
Acting in a rude or bad way because you do not know better.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this meaning in formal contexts where it sounds too harsh; 'rude' is often safer.
Sinónimos
uncouth (Suggests socially awkward or crude behavior.)
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ill-mannered (Focuses on poor manners rather than lack of knowledge.)
Antónimos
polite (Shows good manners and respect toward others.)
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courteous (Formally polite and considerate in behavior.)
Colocaciones
ignorant comment
|ignorant behavior
|sound ignorant
Temas
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|education
Ejemplos
- He made an ignorant remark that upset everyone in the room.
- Some people think swearing in public is ignorant.
- She found his loud interruptions ignorant and disrespectful.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- That was an ignorant thing to say.
- He is ignorant to the waiter.
- Her words were very ignorant.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
ignorant
AFI
GB/ˈɪɡnɚənt/
US/ˈɪɡnɚənt/
Sílabas y acento
ig - nor - ant (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ig)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: ignorant
Familia de palabras
Related words
ignorantly
adverb
ignorable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
knowledgeable
adjective B2
aware
adjective B1
Expresiones
blissfully ignorant
1/blˈɪsfəli ˈɪɡnɚənt/
fixed phrase
Unaware and happy about it
Not knowing something and feeling happy because you do not know it.
Ejemplos
- He was blissfully ignorant of the trouble ahead.
- They remained blissfully ignorant about the political situation.
ignorant of the law is no excuse
1/ˈɪɡnɚənt əv ðə lˈɔ ˈɪz nˈoʊ ɪkskjˈus/
fixed phrase
formal
Not knowing the law doesn't excuse breaking it
You can still be punished for breaking the law even if you did not know it was against the law.
Ejemplos
- The judge reminded him that ignorant of the law is no excuse.
- Even if she didn’t know it was illegal, ignorant of the law is no excuse.
willfully ignorant
1/wˈɪlfəli ˈɪɡnɚənt/
fixed phrase
Deliberately avoiding knowledge
Not knowing something because you choose not to learn about it.
Ejemplos
- She stayed willfully ignorant about the company's unethical practices.
- They are willfully ignorant of the evidence against them.