ignorance
Example Sentences
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It’s easy for casual scrollers to live in ignorance, but there remain many factors behind what really, viscerally appeals to the masses at any given moment.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
The mere suggestion has split the town, pitting younger detractors against older Lenox Millionaires, who shake their heads at what they see as the community’s ignorance of its history and tradition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Crowds took to the capital's streets from 13:00 GMT on Saturday, with placards displaying messages including "fight ignorance not immigrants" and "reject racist lies" visible.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Who hasn’t had the experience of hearing some know-nothing proudly display his ignorance — whether in a bar, on a crowded plane or on Joe Rogan’s podcast?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
The foolhardiness or ignorance of her officers was a prolific theme for comment whilst she remained in sight, and efforts were made to signal her to reduce sail in face of her danger.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing ignorance
"Marigolds"
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves
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Graduation Gems, 2016
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