Synonyms of ignoramus
9 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for ignoramus is know-nothing. Other synonyms of ignoramus are dunce. The opposite of ignoramus is genius.
Synonyms and similar words for ignoramus
nounMore synonyms
- dunceAn unintelligent person.
- jayA dull or ignorant person. It survives today in the term jaywalking.
- know-nothingAn ignorant person; one who lacks knowledge.
- mumpsimus
- nescient
- numskull
- rube
- wild-assAn uneducated or boorish person.
- lack-latin obsoleteAn uneducated, ignorant person.
Opposite of ignoramus
Meaning of ignoramus
- noun A totally ignorant person—unknowledgeable, uneducated, or uninformed; a fool.
- noun A grand jury's ruling on an indictment when the evidence is determined to be insufficient to send the case to trial.
- verb To make such a ruling against (an indictment).
ignoramus in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ignoramus
- What is another word for ignoramus?
- Ignoramus has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as know-nothing and dunce.
- What is the opposite of ignoramus?
- The opposite of ignoramus is genius.
- What does ignoramus mean?
- Ignoramus means a totally ignorant person—unknowledgeable, uneducated, or uninformed; a fool.
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