ignorance

[ ig-ner-uh ns ]

/ ˈɪg nər əns /

the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.

Origin of ignorance

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English word from Latin word ignōrantia. See ignore, -ance

self-ig·no·rance, noun

Many young people are still shedding the ignorance of our parents.

‘Empire’ Review: Hip-Hop Musical Chairs with an Insane Soap Opera Twist |Judnick Mayard |January 8, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
It's insane that you are losing friends in real life because of their ignorance on the Internet.

The Unbearable Whiteness of Protesting |Rawiya Kameir, Judnick Mayard |December 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.

Forget the Kids Who Can’t Get In; What About Those Who Don’t Even Apply? |Jonah Edelman |December 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But it would be unfair to single out American diplomats for this ignorance.

How Havel Inspired the Velvet Revolution |Michael Zantovsky |December 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The anecdote is a perfect parable for the power and ignorance of artistic patrons.

Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth |Nick Romeo |December 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
An artistic people is recognized by their ignorance of “objects of art,” for in such an environment art is everywhere.

Musical Memories |Camille Saint-Sans
My brothers and sisters think that I have done it in ignorance, but I now know what I have done.

History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians |George Mogridge
That may be but little, I confess, for I tell you our ignorance is great.

The Missing Ship |W. H. G. Kingston
It cannot be said that ignorance of the English language offers an excuse.

Edison, His Life and Inventions |Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin
At first, despite of his ignorance, I had hope of being able to put him upon the high road to health.

Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders |William A. Alcott

ignorance

/ (ˈɪɡnərəns) /

lack of knowledge, information, or education; the state of being ignorant