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ignorance

The word “ignorance” has 3 syllables: ig-no-rance

It's pronounced as /ˈɪɡnərəns/

What is synonym and antonym for ignorance?

In the thesaurus, “ignorance” has 12 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ignorance along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ignorance

Antonyms for ignorance

  • acquaintance
  • awareness
  • cognizance
  • education
  • experience
  • familiarity
  • instruction
  • knowledge
  • learning
  • literacy
  • realization
  • training

Meanings of ignorance

  • noun
    1. The condition of being uninformed or uneducated. Lack of knowledge or information.
    2. (in the plural) Sins committed through ignorance.

Example Sentences

  • Ignorance of basic scientific principles can lead to misunderstanding and misinformation.
  • The teacher sought to dispel ignorance through education and open dialogue.
  • It's important to address the root causes of ignorance rather than merely condemning it.
  • Many conflicts arise from ignorance about cultural differences and perspectives.
  • We must strive to overcome our own ignorance and embrace knowledge and understanding.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ignorance, such as: acquaintance, awareness, benightedness, blindness, cluelessness, cognizance, dumbness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • blackness
  • bleakness
  • cloud
  • dark
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  • despondency
  • dusk
  • dysphoria
  • gloom
  • grimness
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  • melancholy
  • morbidity
  • mysteriousness
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  • night
  • obscurity
  • pall
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  • shadows
  • twilight
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