wilfully ignorant

Frequency: 7.01.1 per million words

intentionally choosing not to know about something unpleasant

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Examples (10)

  • Many people choose to remain wilfully ignorant of the environmental crisis.
  • He was criticized for being wilfully ignorant of his employees' struggles.
  • To solve the issue, we must not be wilfully ignorant of its root causes.
  • Her decision to be wilfully ignorant had serious consequences.
  • Are you truly unaware, or simply wilfully ignorant of the risks involved?
  • The report highlighted a culture of wilfully ignorant management.
  • It's irresponsible to be wilfully ignorant of the potential dangers.
  • Some individuals prefer to stay wilfully ignorant rather than confront uncomfortable truths.
  • He was accused of being wilfully ignorant to avoid taking responsibility.
  • A society that is wilfully ignorant of its past is doomed to repeat it.