I asked a question about someone being ignorant of a certain subject. Now the last time I checked the definition of ignorance was lacking in knowledge. For instance, I am very ignorant in the subject of math, but in Literature and History I am very knowledgable. I stated a statement of ignorance and this person called me ignorant because I said some people are ignorant of a certain subject. (pertaining to subject in pregnancy and home births). Now, has the dictionary term for ignorant changed, or do they take it as a term for stupid or something?
2007-03-06 17:28:03 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly s 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The definition for ignorance is the lack of knowledge now people do not know that, They think that you are calling them stupid. Sorry that others do not know the true meaning of that word.
2007-03-06 17:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ignorance- Someone who doesn't except the fact that global warming has been happening of 50000 years.
In other words someone who will only chose the facts that suit there own needs and ignore a different argument. Yes in a way lack of knowledge. Lack of knowledge can also be interpreted as being stupid.
2007-03-07 01:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe the term was correct in both ways it was used. This person felt you were ignorant because you came across as having no knowledge about the other side of issue. So you were ignorant of all the facts as well. I do not think they thought you were calling them stupid. I think you were ignorant as to how statistics support their point of view.
Don't use the word if you don't want it used in return if you lack knowledge as well.
2007-03-07 06:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
... stupid
2007-03-07 02:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Aki F 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋