Ignorant synonyms

Coarse, (as) thick as two short planks, a stranger to, bad-mannered, and boorish are all synonyms for ignorant. Educated and knowledgeable are these antonyms of ignorant. And here are another 88 synonyms for ignorant.

Another word for ignorant

1. uneducated

  • (as) thick as two short planks
  • A brick short of a load
  • Airheaded
  • Backward
  • Benighted
  • Chowderheaded
  • Daft
  • Dead from the neck up
  • Dense
  • Dim
  • Divvy
  • Dopey
  • Dotish
  • Dozy
  • Dumb-ass
  • Dumb
  • Empty-headed
  • Glaikit
  • Illiterate
  • Inexperienced
  • Mindless
  • Not the full shilling
  • Pig-ignorant
  • Simple
  • Slow on the uptake
  • Stupid
  • Thick
  • Uneducated
  • Unenlightened
  • Uninformed
  • Unintelligent
  • Unknowledgeable
  • Unlearned
  • Unlettered
  • Unqualified
  • Unread
  • Unscholarly
  • Unschooled
  • Unsophisticated
  • Untaught
  • Untrained
  • Untutored
  • Unworldly
  • Wet behind the ears
  • Dof

2. without knowledge

  • A stranger to
  • Blind to
  • Clueless about
  • Green about
  • In the dark about
  • Inexperienced in
  • Innocent about
  • Insensible
  • Naive about
  • Nescient
  • Not having the faintest about
  • Oblivious to
  • Unacquainted with
  • Unaware
  • Unconscious
  • Unconversant with
  • Unenlightened about
  • Unfamiliar with
  • Uninformed about
  • Uninitiated in
  • Unschooled in
  • Without knowledge
  • Strange to

3. rude

  • Bad-mannered
  • Boorish
  • Coarse
  • Crude
  • Discourteous
  • Ill-humoured
  • Ill-mannered
  • Impolite
  • Insensitive
  • Loutish
  • Oafish
  • Rude
  • Sullen
  • Surly
  • Uncivil
  • Ungracious
  • Unmannerly
  • Vulgar
  • Gross

Ignorant sentences

He remains ignorant of facts.

Ignorant comments can hurt feelings.

She was ignorant of consequences.

They appeared ignorant of history.


Similar to ignorant

Word Opposites Synonyms
Assignment Free time, leisure Task, piece of work
Hindrance Help, advantage Impediment, obstacle
Stagnant Flowing, running, fresh Still, motionless
Insignificant Significant, important, meaningful Unimportant, of minor importance
Foreign Domestic, familiar, relevant Overseas, distant
Plant Animal, inanimate Herb, flower
Romantic Platonic, unromantic Amorous, intimate
Poignant Bland, dull Touching, moving
Nonchalant Anxious, concerned Calm, cool
Granted Denied, Questioned Allowed, permitted
Take for granted Cherish, Acknowledge fully Assume, presume
Grant Refuse, deny Allow, accord
Campaign Apathy, inactivity Crusade, drive
Distant Near, recent Faraway, far off
Most important Least significant, insignificant Critical, crucial
Important Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant Main, chief
Malignant Benevolent, benign Spiteful, hostile
Unwanted Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved Unwelcome, undesirable
Adamant Unsure, flexible, yielding Unshakeable, immovable
Extravagant Reasonable, low, moderate, plain Spendthrift, profligate
Transport Hinder, obstruct Convey, carry
Transparent Obscure, ambiguous See-through, clear
Hesitant Certain, decisive, confident Uncertain, undecided
Antonym Synonym, equivalent Incompatible, conflicting
Dignity Informality, shame, disgrace Stateliness, nobleness
Incorporate Exclude, separate Embody, include
Assign Revoke, withdraw Allocate, allot
Fantasy Truth, realism Imagination, creativity
Redundant Essential, necessary Unnecessary, not required
Unimportant Important, significant Insignificant, inconsequential
Transformation Preservation, conservation Change, alteration
Plethora Dearth, lack Excess, abundance
Ignored Acknowledged, noticed Overlooked, neglected
Ignore Pay attention to, acknowledge, obey Disregard, take no notice of
Abundant Scarce, sparse Plentiful, copious
Unpleasant Pleasant, agreeable, palatable Disagreeable, irksome
Adorable Hateful, unappealing, repulsive Lovable, appealing
Memorable Forgettable, run-of-the-mill, commonplace Unforgettable, catchy
Irrelevant Relevant , pertinent Beside the point, not to the point
Temporary Permanent, lasting Non-permanent, short-term
Dependant Independent, self-reliant Child, minor
Moral Immoral, bad, dishonorable Virtuous, good
Contemporary Old-fashioned, out of date Representative, classic
Vibrant Dull, lackluster Spirited, lively
Reluctant Willing, eager, ready Unwilling, disinclined
Brilliant Stupid, untalented Bright, shining
Significant Insignificant, minor Appreciable, big-deal
Giant Dwarf, miniature Colossus, man mountain
Grand Inferior, unimpressive Magnificent, imposing
Enormous Tiny, minuscule Huge, vast
Pleasant Unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty Enjoyable, pleasing
Guarantee Vague, doubt Warranty, warrant
Designed Neglected, randomized Created, crafted
Design Destroy, disorder Plan, draw plans of
Perseverance Laziness, apathy Persistence, tenacity