ignorant

• Qualifie une personne qui manque de connaissances, d'information ou d'éducation sur un sujet donné ou en général.

Describes a person lacking knowledge, awareness, or education about a particular subject or in general.

1. Lacking general knowledgeB2formal

   Having little education or awareness; not well-informed about general subjects.

   Ignorant, sans instruction

   • He was ignorant of history and geography.
   • Many people are ignorant about nutrition.
   • She called him ignorant for not knowing basic facts.

   Synonymesbenightedilliterateuneducateduninformedunlearnedunletteredunschooleduntaught

   Antonymesculturededucatederuditeinformedknowledgeablelearned

2. Unfamiliar with a specific fieldB2formal

   Lacking knowledge or training in a particular area of study or skill.

   Ignorant (dans un domaine)

   • He is completely ignorant of computer programming.
   • She admitted being ignorant of the law on this matter.
   • They were ignorant of the fundamentals of music theory.

   Synonymesinexperiencedunacquainteduneducatedunfamiliaruninformeduninitiatedunlearneduntrainedunversed

   Antonymesexpertinformedknowledgeabletrainedversed

3. Unaware due to lack of informationB1formal

   Not having knowledge about a specific fact or event because you were not told.

   Ignorant (non informé)

   • I was ignorant of the changes in the schedule.
   • She remained ignorant of the surprise party.
   • He was ignorant of the danger he was in.

   Synonymesunacquaintedunawareuneducatedunfamiliaruninformed

   Antonymesawareinformedknowledgeable