wilful ignorance

Frequency: 7.51.8 per million words

the act of intentionally ignoring or disregarding important information or facts

wilfulADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

ignorance

Examples (10)

  • Many politicians are accused of wilful ignorance regarding climate change data.
  • Her wilful ignorance of the company's financial troubles led to its downfall.
  • He displayed a shocking level of wilful ignorance about basic historical facts.
  • The jury found the defendant guilty of wilful ignorance concerning the regulations.
  • Choosing wilful ignorance rather than facing the truth can have severe consequences.
  • Despite clear warnings, some people prefer to live in wilful ignorance.
  • His refusal to read the report was an act of pure wilful ignorance.
  • The concept of wilful ignorance is often debated in legal and ethical discussions.
  • Such wilful ignorance cannot be excused, especially from those in power.
  • Are we sometimes guilty of wilful ignorance about social injustices?