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ignorant

[ig-ner-uhnt] / ˈɪg nər ənt /


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Anyone who said the fund was inoperative because of Blanche’s informal say-so is either ignorant or lying.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

In 2026, Rushdie said violence is the tool of "the unscrupulous using the ignorant" to attack culture.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Neill plays the awkward, ignorant Scottish farmer who arranges for a mail-order marriage with Holly Hunter’s mute pianist and then becomes possessive and driven to jealous despair.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Unerringly, they blame a sloppy and careless press or an ignorant public for failing to understand.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

A couple of little kids—toddlers—run around, ignorant of what is happening.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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