as in ignorant
not informed about or aware of something
narrow-minded, provincial people who are blissfully nescient of the world beyond their little suburb
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Greed could refer to material attachment, jealousy bleeds into hatred, and delusion encompasses similar attitudes, like living a life ignorant to Buddha’s teachings or being dull and uncaring.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Because not only do viewers suffer through the whitest cast ever, but also one of its most politically ignorant.—
Melanie Curry,
refinery29.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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New York lawyer Emil Bove, who was one of President Trump’s criminal defense attorneys and is now principal associate deputy attorney general, is handing out the orders, but Attorney General Pam Bondi and Trump himself are not unaware of the terrible machinations.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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That also describes the single-minded Clements, who averages eight points and six rebounds but was unaware of Lockett’s injury situation heading into Friday’s game.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Barber’s character usually seemed oblivious of or unbothered by the adults’ insults or cheerfully fired back hilarious barbs of her own.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The gesture seemed oblivious to the feelings of those left out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Nescient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nescient. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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