Meaning 1neutral · 90%
lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation
Natural examples
Ignorance of the symptoms can delay treatment.
He acted out of ignorance rather than deliberate neglect.
Public ignorance about the issue remains widespread.
Usage note
Ignorance refers to absence of knowledge, not necessarily lack of intelligence.
Useful combinations
ignorance of — lack of knowledge about a specific thing — because of lacking relevant knowledge