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.