Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wilful ignorance
Phrase
/ˈwɪl.fəl ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/
Definition
The deliberate choice to ignore or overlook something that one knows to be true or important.
Examples
- Many people engage in wilful ignorance about climate change despite overwhelming evidence.
- His wilful ignorance regarding the law does not exempt him from consequences.
Meaning
Wilful ignorance occurs when a person intentionally avoids knowledge of something in order to not have to deal with it or to justify certain actions.
Synonyms
- Deliberate ignorance
- Willful negligence
- Feigning ignorance
