Definitions for ignorance

ignorance ig·no·rance

Spelling: [ig-ner-uh ns]
IPA: /ˈɪg nər əns/

Ignorance is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 459 anagrams from letters in ignorance (aceginnor).

Definitions for ignorance

noun

  1. the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.

Origin of ignorance

First recorded in 1175-1225; Middle English word from Latin word ignōrantia. See ignore, -ance

Examples for ignorance

He was captivated by her freshness and beauty, her demureness, her ignorance of all things vicious.

That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.

We are not always marking time on the same spot of ignorance and helplessness.

But the danger which arises from ignorance in the voter can not be denied.

It's insane that you are losing friends in real life because of their ignorance on the Internet.

Renmark blushed at his own ignorance, but he was never reluctant to admit it.

Their ignorance, with the single exception of horse-flesh, is appalling.

Many young people are still shedding the ignorance of our parents.

But it would be unfair to single out American diplomats for this ignorance.

The anecdote is a perfect parable for the power and ignorance of artistic patrons.

Word Value for ignorance
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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