Example Sentences

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And so you get blowhards and sycophants, egoists and ignoramuses mixed in among those just striving to be dedicated public servants.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

Maudlin also vigorously defends philosophy against ignoramuses who ask, Why do we need philosophy?

From Scientific American • Nov. 4, 2018

Ergo, very smart people can be ignoramuses about an array of subjects, and even if they diligently work to become informed, they can still make unwise choices.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2017

This doesn’t make people who buy lunch reckless ignoramuses; it makes them human beings.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2015

“The elders decided it was time. There are all kinds of silly rumors about Abba evacuating soon. Some ignoramuses even say the federal troops have entered Awka!”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie