not knowing about something► ignorant someone who is ignorant does not know facts or information that they should know: · I didn't like to ask him to explain more clearly because I didn't want to appear ignorant.ignorant of: · There are still doctors who are ignorant of patients' rights, or who try to deny them.ignorant about: · I'm very ignorant about politics.
► ignorance when someone does not know facts or information that they should know: · I haven't read your latest book, so I hope you'll forgive my ignorance.ignorance of: · He showed complete ignorance of the most basic historical facts.
► uninformed people or opinions that are uninformed show a lack of knowledge and information about the subject that they are discussing: · Careless or uninformed decisions during these huge storms can lead to loss of life and property.uninformed about: · The Vice-President gave the impression of being remarkably uninformed about South American affairs.
► ill-informed not knowing much about something or making mistakes about it because you have been given incorrect or not enough information: · He's either a liar or he's incredibly ill-informed.· Writers such as Oscar Wilde were the target of ill-informed and often hostile criticism simply because they were gay.ill-informed about: · For someone who wants to be a journalist, she's remarkably ill-informed about current affairs.
► layman/lay person someone who has no special knowledge about a subject such as science or medicine, as opposed to people who have special knowledge or training: · Professor Hawking's book is intended for the lay person who has an interest in the field of nuclear physics and astronomy.in layman's terms (=using words a layman can understand): · Many superb doctors are incapable of communicating in layman's terms.
a layman or laywoman