unknowledgeable

Thân thiện

He felt unknowledgeable about the topic during the lecture.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Lacking knowledge or information; not knowledgeable: Describes a person who does not possess specific information, facts, or understanding about a particular subject or situation. 2. Unaware; uninformed: Describes a state of not being conscious or cognizant of something due to a lack of exposure or education on the matter.

Usage

The adjective "unknowledgeable" is used to describe a person's state of not knowing. It often implies a simple absence of information rather than willful ignorance. It is typically followed by the preposition "about" when specifying the topic. * It is correct to say: "She is unknowledgeable about modern art." * It is less common to say: "She is an unknowledgeable person." (This is grammatically correct but often replaced with "She is not very knowledgeable.")

Examples

• The new intern was enthusiastic but unknowledgeable about the company's filing system.
• I am completely unknowledgeable about car engines, so I must take it to a mechanic.
• His unknowledgeable comments on the topic revealed he hadn't read the report.

Advanced Usage

• "To be unknowledgeable of": A slightly more formal alternative to "unknowledgeable about," emphasizing a lack of awareness of specific facts or details.
  • The public was largely unknowledgeable of the treaty's secret clauses.

Variants and Related Words

• Knowledgeable (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning well-informed or educated.
  • She is very knowledgeable about local history.
• Unknowing (adj.): Similar to "unknowledgeable" but can emphasize a lack of conscious awareness or intent.
  • He was an unknowing participant in the scheme.
• Ignorant (adj.): A stronger, sometimes harsher synonym that can imply a lack of education or intelligence in a general sense, not just a specific topic.

Synonyms

• Uninformed: Lacking information or news.
• Unaware: Not having knowledge or perception of a situation.
• Unacquainted: Not familiar with or knowledgeable about something.
• Naive: Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often due to being uninformed.

Antonyms

• Knowledgeable
• Informed
• Aware
• Educated
• Learned

Học thuật

Adjective

1. unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
   • he was completely ignorant of the circumstances
   • an unknowledgeable assistant
   • his rudeness was unwitting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ignorant
• unknowing
• unwitting