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ignorant

ig·no·rant [ ígnərənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lacking knowledge: lacking knowledge or education in general or in a specific subject

2. unaware: unaware of something
ignorant of the danger

3. resulting from lack of knowledge: caused by a lack of knowledge, understanding, or experience
an ignorant mistake

4. Caribbean quarrelsome: quarrelsome and aggressive


ig·no·rant·ly adverb
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