B2nouneducationsociety
US/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/
UK/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/
not knowing about something that you should or could know about
In context
Many traffic accidents happen because of ignorance of the rules.
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it.
I'm embarrassed to admit my complete ignorance about cooking.
Words that go with ignorance
noun + preposition
- ignorance ofTheir ignorance of local customs upset the villagers.
- ignorance aboutThere is still a lot of ignorance about mental health.
adjective + noun
- complete ignoranceHe showed complete ignorance of how the system works.
- public ignoranceThe campaign aims to reduce public ignorance about HIV.
- widespread ignoranceThere is widespread ignorance about how to save energy at home.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He ignored the rule because nobody told him.Correct: He didn't know the rule because nobody told him. / He was ignorant of the rule.