Ignorance

Synonyms of ignorance

• blindness
• uninformed
• unawareness

Antonyms of ignorance

• knowledge
• awareness
• understanding

Collocations of ignorance

ignorance is bliss

Frequency: 70 %

She chose to remain in ignorance is bliss about the situation.

willful ignorance

Frequency: 60 %

His willful ignorance of the facts led to his downfall.

ignorance of the law

Frequency: 45 %

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it.

ignorance is strength

Frequency: 35 %

In some cases, ignorance is strength when it comes to certain matters.

feigned ignorance

Frequency: 25 %

His feigned ignorance fooled no one.

Idiomatic Expressions for ignorance

• Phrase: Ignorance of the law is no excuse
  Meaning: Not knowing the law does not exempt a person from legal responsibility or consequences.
  Usage: The judge reminded the defendant that ignorance of the law is no excuse.