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- US Pronunciation
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- [ig-ner-uh nt]
- /ˈɪg nər ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ig-ner-uh nt]
- /ˈɪg nər ənt/
Definitions of ignorantly word
- adjective ignorantly lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man. 1
- adjective ignorantly lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact: ignorant of quantum physics. 1
- adjective ignorantly uninformed; unaware. 1
- adjective ignorantly due to or showing lack of knowledge or training: an ignorant statement. 1
- noun ignorantly In an ignorant manner. 1
- adverb ignorantly Accidentally. 0
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Origin of ignorantly
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English ignora(u)nt < Latin ignōrant- (stem of ignōrāns), present participle of ignōrāre to ignore; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Ignorantly
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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ignorantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ignorantly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ignorantly
adv ignorantly
- outwardly — as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate.
- apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
adverb ignorantly
- obliviously — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
- externally — On the surface or the outside.
- extraneously — In an extraneous manner.
- flimsily — In a flimsy manner.
Antonyms for ignorantly
adv ignorantly
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- deeply — at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- knowingly — affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
- consciously — aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
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