ignorance

Example Sentences

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It seems like the Justice Department’s plan was to send in this junior prosecutor, Daniel Rosenblum, who would respond to these questions with ignorance and say he didn’t know anything.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 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

In the internet age, ignorance has a price, and to avoid paying it, some would rather say nothing at all, even as the window for silence quickly closes.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Speaking on Sunday, Mourinho said he was "completely, utterly opposed to any kind of discrimination or prejudice, or ignorance, or stupidity".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“The world went in ignorance of one of the gravest dangers that ever threatened the human race.”

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow