show ignorance
Frequency: 7.511.0 per million words
To make it clear that you do not know something.
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Examples (10)
- He showed a remarkable ignorance of the facts.
- During the debate, the politician showed his ignorance on economic policy.
- She inadvertently showed her ignorance of local customs.
- His question only served to show his complete ignorance of the subject.
- Many people show ignorance about climate change.
- The new manager showed surprising ignorance regarding company procedures.
- Please don't show ignorance by making such assumptions.
- By refusing to listen, he continued to show his ignorance.
- Their comments clearly showed a profound ignorance of the historical context.
- It's better to ask questions than to show ignorance by pretending to know.