display ignorance

Frequency: 7.17.8 per million words

To show a lack of knowledge, often publicly.

ignoranceVERB + NOUN

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display

Examples (10)

  • He continued to display his ignorance of basic historical facts during the debate.
  • It was clear that the speaker chose to display ignorance rather than admit he hadn't prepared.
  • Many politicians display a shocking ignorance of scientific matters.
  • By interrupting rudely, she only managed to display her ignorance of parliamentary procedure.
  • His comments on the topic merely served to display profound ignorance.
  • The new employee didn't want to display his ignorance on the first day, so he listened carefully.
  • She tried hard not to display any ignorance when questioned about the project.
  • Constantly asking obvious questions will display your ignorance to everyone.
  • To openly display such ignorance in a professional setting is unacceptable.
  • Despite his academic background, he often seemed to display a casual ignorance of pop culture.