benightedness

noun

as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed takes perverse pride in his benightedness regarding popular culture

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ignorance
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  • Just as Fisher was able to glean something new about David Beckham through his ignorance of the England star’s football career, Macdonald got under Guardiola’s skin by using his disinterest in the sport as a superpower.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say ignorance leads to hate crimes and a misunderstanding of Islam persists.
    — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Benightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benightedness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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