Looking for the meaning of the word IGNORANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IGNORANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Ignorant
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin ignorant- ‘not knowing’, from the verb ignorare (see ignore)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪɡn(ə)rənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated
Short Definition:uneducated or unsophisticated
Examples:- he was told constantly that he was ignorant and stupid
Definition:
discourteous or rude
Short Definition:rude
Examples:- this ignorant, pin-brained receptionist
Definition:
angry or quick-tempered
Short Definition:angry or quick-tempered
Examples:- she could be very ignorant and he had no intention of getting involved in an argument just now
- I had to walk out before I got ignorant
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