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lack of knowledge

NOUN
benightedness
Synonyms
WEAK
backwardness illiteracy illiterateness lack of education nescience unenlightenment unknowing

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As she started managing her finances, Alice was worried she would be scammed given her lack of knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

Continuing to repeat this reflects a lack of knowledge, empathy, or honesty,” Adams wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

"Within the Russian military, complaints have reportedly surfaced that the North Korean troops, due to their lack of knowledge about drones, are more of a burden than an asset," he added.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

Perhaps due to this breakneck speed and his lack of knowledge about the affected area, Steinbeck made serious mistakes and omissions that numerous scholars have thoroughly documented.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

The truth is Alaska is for real, and with a lack of knowledge, of understanding, this reality comes with sometimes great and sometimes lethal danger.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen