noun
- a person who lacks knowledge or education; someone who is ignorant
Usage: often used as an insult or criticism; plural: ignoramuses or ignorami
Examples
- He called his opponent an ignoramus for not understanding basic economics.
- I felt like an ignoramus when I couldn't answer the history question.
- Don't be such an ignoramus—look up the facts before you argue.
- She refused to associate with ignoramuses who rejected scientific evidence.
- The ignoramus confidently stated incorrect information as if it were fact.
- He admitted he was an ignoramus when it came to modern technology.