ignorant
intermediateB1/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/ · ig-no-rant
lacking knowledge or awareness in general or about a particular subject.
Meanings
lacking knowledge or awareness in general or about a particular subject.
علم یا آگاہی کی کمی ہونا عمومی طور پر یا کسی خاص موضوع کے بارے میں۔
اجنبی
ajnabi
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Common Collocations
- ignorant of the law
- ignorant opinions
- ignorant masses
Example Sentences
He is ignorant of the rules of the game.
وہ کھیل کے قواعد سے ناآشنا ہے۔
Woh khel ke qawaid se na-ashna hai.
Their ignorant attitudes can lead to misunderstandings.
ان کے بے خبر رویے غلط فہمیاں پیدا کر سکتے ہیں۔
Un ke be-khabar rawaiye ghalat fehmiyaan paida kar sakte hain.
It's not good to remain ignorant about important issues.
اہم مسائل کے بارے میں ناآشنا رہنا اچھا نہیں ہے۔
Ahem masail ke bare mein na-ashna rehna acha nahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'ignore' in 'ignorant' which means to overlook knowledge.
Imagine someone closing their eyes to avoid seeing information.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا ہوجائے اگر یہی بگڑ جائیں سب کھل کر باتیں، لوگ اجنبی رہیں گے ختم ہوگا ان سب کا مان برکت کا
Kya ho jaye agar yehi bigar jain sab khul kar baatein, log ajnabi rahain ge khatam hoga in sab ka maan barkat ka.
What if all speak openly, will people remain ignorant, and all their dignity and blessings will disappear?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلے سمجھ لو، پھر بولو
Pehlay samajh lo, phir bolo.
Understand first, then speak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ignorans" — not knowing
First known use: 14th century
The word 'ignorant' comes from the Latin 'ignorans', which means 'not knowing'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.