lack of knowledge

Example Sentences

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Pediatrician Payal Adhikari realized her lack of knowledge about family finances, leading her and her husband to organize their accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Anyone who has gotten sick while traveling knows that the challenges of getting care are compounded by a lack of knowledge of the community you find yourself in.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

Despite the interactions between the family and the various agencies, there was a lack of knowledge about Jeff and the potential danger that he posed.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Gatto was more charitable about the lack of knowledge about Italian American history, especially in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

Bailey would not refrain from remarking on our classmates’ lack of knowledge.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou