profess ignorance

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

To claim that one does not know something, sometimes insincerely.

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  • Despite being an expert, he decided to profess ignorance about the minor details.
  • He chose to profess ignorance about the missing files.
  • The politician chose to profess ignorance regarding the controversial funds.
  • Despite being well-informed, she often professes ignorance on controversial topics.
  • She would often profess ignorance whenever difficult questions arose.
  • It's unwise to profess ignorance when you are clearly responsible.
  • It's easier for him to profess ignorance than to admit his mistake.
  • The politician tried to profess ignorance regarding the scandal.
  • To avoid responsibility, some people simply profess ignorance of the rules.
  • By professing ignorance, he hoped to avoid any blame.
  • He was caught off guard and could only profess ignorance about the topic.
  • Don't just profess ignorance; educate yourself on the matter.
  • During the interrogation, the suspect continued to profess ignorance of the crime.
  • She had to profess ignorance to protect her colleagues.
  • Many times, executives will profess ignorance of their employees' misconduct.
  • He was caught out when he tried to profess ignorance about his own project.
  • She didn't want to get involved, so she tried to profess ignorance of the situation.
  • Many people profess ignorance about climate change, despite overwhelming evidence.
  • It's hard to believe he can genuinely profess such ignorance after all these years.
  • To profess ignorance in such a situation would be foolish.