ignoramus
Exam frequency
GRE
high
Banks
high
Civil Services
high
Meaning(s)
a stupid or ignorant person
How to Memorize
ignoramus - fool
Analysis
If you refer to somebody as an ‘ignoramus’, then you are expressing a belief that they know very little or less than they ought to. It is a disapproving word that people typically direct towards themselves in a self-deprecating manner, and towards others in a generally hostile way. Most commonly used in a professional context due to its formal nature.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | dullard | ||
| Antonyms | intellectual |
Example(s)
Jennifer can be very condescending when dealing with me. She must think that I am an ignoramus or something.
Do you mind showing me how to use this program? I’m such an ignoramus when it comes to computers!
I can’t believe that the company would put an ignoramus like you in charge of such an important account when you have no knowledge or experience of the markets.