ignoramus
Example Sentences
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On June 15 he received a tongue bath on Spotify from that outstanding ignoramus Joe Rogan, who allowed him to spout his anti-science spiel for three hours with virtually no pushback.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023
Fauci probably "thinks I am an ignoramus," Giuliani told The Post.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2020
The term ignoramus was written on bills of indictment when the evidence presented seemed insufficient to justify prosecution.
From Fox News • Mar. 30, 2020
During one editing session, something became clear to me: This adult, successful journalist was a complete ignoramus on most matters that happened to be unrelated to his field of expertise.
From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2018
A few nights ago I was the topic of discussion, and we all decided I was an ignoramus.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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