ignoramus
/ˌɪɡnəˈreɪməs/
NOUN
1. A person who lacks knowledge or understanding
A person who is completely ignorant, uninformed, or uneducated about a particular subject or matters in general.
1.1. An uninformed or unknowledgeable person
Refers to someone who lacks knowledge, information, or understanding, especially about a particular subject or area of expertise.
Synonyms
- know-nothing
- ignorant person
- uninformed person
- uneducated person
- simpleton
- dunce
Antonyms
Examples
- He was an ignoramus when it came to international politics.
- Despite his confidence, he proved to be an ignoramus on the subject of economics.
- The discussion revealed that the speaker was an ignoramus about modern technology.
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1.2. A foolish or unintelligent person
Refers to someone regarded as stupid, lacking common sense, or displaying poor judgment and intellectual understanding; often used as an insulting or humorous expression.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- imbecile
- moron
- simpleton
- dolt
- dullard
- blockhead
- dimwit
- nincompoop
- nitwit
- numbskull
- bonehead
- airhead
- birdbrain
- knucklehead
Antonyms
Examples
- Don't listen to him; he's just an ignoramus who doesn't know what he's talking about.
- The teacher dismissed the student as an ignoramus after he repeatedly ignored the basic facts.
- Only an ignoramus would make such an obvious mistake without checking the evidence.
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NOUN
2. A grand jury's decision not to indict
A formal ruling by a grand jury indicating that the evidence presented is insufficient to justify bringing a criminal case to trial.
2.1. A finding of insufficient evidence
A historical legal term used to record a grand jury's decision that there is not enough evidence to support an indictment.
Synonyms
- no bill
- non-indictment
- refusal to indict
Antonyms
- indictment
- true bill
- formal accusation
Examples
- The grand jury returned an ignoramus after finding insufficient evidence to indict the accused.
- The historical court record documented the jury's ignoramus in the criminal proceedings.
Related Words
- grand jury
- prosecution
- criminal charge
- indictment
- legal proceeding