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
