Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

woefully ignorant

adjective
/ˈwoʊfəli ˈɪɡnərənt/
Definition
A state of lacking knowledge or awareness in a manner that is distressing or unfortunate.
Examples
  • Many people are woefully ignorant about the effects of climate change.
  • Despite the evidence presented, he remained woefully ignorant of the issue.
Meaning
To be completely unaware or uninformed about something significant, often to a degree that is surprising or regrettable.
Synonyms
  • blissfully unaware
  • hopelessly uninformed
  • severely uninformed