ignorance

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ig-no-rance (3)

English Definition

Lack of knowledge, information, or education.

Example Sentence

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

US IPA /ˈɪɡnərəns/

UK IPA /ˈɪɡnərəns/

illiteracy unawareness unfamiliarity darkness

knowledge wisdom awareness