🇬🇧🇪🇸 ignorance - ignorancia : English Lesson

Meaning of "ignorance" ("ignorancia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Ignorance means not knowing something because you haven’t learned it yet. It’s like when your brain hasn’t gotten the information download about that topic, so it’s still a blank page. Being ignorant about something doesn’t mean you’re bad or silly—it just means you haven’t learned it or noticed it yet, but you can fix that by asking questions, listening, and learning.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

In total ignorance of the “Wet Paint” sign, I leaned on the bench and walked away with the fanciest green-striped pants in the park.

In complete ignorance of how microphones work, I tapped it to see if it was on and nearly launched Grandma’s wig into orbit.

Thanks to my ignorance of dog language, I thought the wagging tail meant “I love you,” but it actually meant “Hand over the snacks, human.”

In pure ignorance of fashion, I proudly wore a polka-dot shirt, striped pants, and a cape, and my mom called it “a brave clothing decision.”

The word “ignorance” comes from the Latin “ignorare,” meaning “not to know”.

Her ignorance led her to touch the hot kettle; steam burned her fingers. Ignorance made her cry, then a neighbor wrapped a cool cloth. Ignorance cost her a small burn. From ignorance she read the warning sign, and ignorance turned to care. She learned, and the scare ended with a grateful smile.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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