B2adjectiveeducationpsychology
US/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/
UK/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/
not knowing facts or information about something, or rude because of a lack of knowledge
In context
I am completely ignorant about cars, so I took a friend to the shop.
Many people are ignorant of how much sugar their drinks contain.
It was an ignorant remark, and he later apologized for it.
Words that go with ignorant
adjective + preposition
- ignorant ofHe was ignorant of the rules.
- ignorant aboutShe is ignorant about politics.
adverb + adjective
- completely ignorantI am completely ignorant of the law.
- woefully ignorantMany are woefully ignorant of history.
- blissfully ignorantHe stayed blissfully ignorant of the danger.
verb + adjective
- remain ignorantMany tourists remain ignorant of local customs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He ignorant my message.Correct: He ignored my message.