ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-n(ə-)rən(t)s 
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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Examples of ignorance in a Sentence
His racist attitudes were born out of ignorance.
an appalling ignorance about other cultures
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In the videos, the hackers do display some knowledge of how a water utility works, as well as some ignorance and random switch-flipping, says Gus Serino, the founder of cybersecurity firm I&C Secure and a former staffer at a water utility and at the infrastructure cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
To feign ignorance or refuse to engage with the underlying processes behind AI in an attempt to dodge responsibility, save costs, or cut corners, is irresponsible and dangerous.
—Quora, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
To feign ignorance or refuse to engage with the underlying processes behind AI in an attempt to dodge responsibility, save costs, or cut corners, is irresponsible and dangerous.
—Quora, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Ignorance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignorance. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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ignorance
noun
ig·no·rance
ˈig-nə-rən(t)s
: the state or fact of being ignorant : lack of knowledge, education, or awareness
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