Ignorant Definition

ignorant
adjective
  1. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions"
  2. uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field; "she is ignorant of quantum mechanics"; "he is musically illiterate"
  3. unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge; "he was completely ignorant of the circumstances"; "an unknowledgeable assistant"; "his rudeness was unwitting"

"Ignorant" in song lyrics

See how ignorant is used in real songs:

  • "The cognac has got me actin' ignorant"
    69 Boyz f/ Booty Man — Hennessy
  • "Challenging knowledge, only means that you're ignorant"
    A.G. f/ Big Pun, KRS-One — Drop it Heavy
  • "Words and actions always different, ignorant"
    Akrobatik — Hypocrite

Usage tips for "ignorant"

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