sound ignorant

Frequency: 6.79.0 per million words

to sound as if one lacks knowledge when speaking

ignorantVERBS + ignorant

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sound

Examples (10)

  • When she spoke about physics, she tended to sound ignorant.
  • He tried not to sound ignorant during the highly technical discussion.
  • I don't want to sound ignorant, but what does that term mean?
  • It's better to ask questions than to remain silent and sound ignorant.
  • His comments made him sound ignorant of the current political climate.
  • She was afraid to ask, fearing she would sound ignorant.
  • Don't worry about sounding ignorant; everyone has gaps in their knowledge.
  • By admitting you don't know, you avoid the risk of sounding ignorant.
  • Some people prefer to bluff rather than confess and sound ignorant.
  • The reporter's questions made him sound ignorant of the basic facts.