nescient

[ nesh-uhnt, nesh-ee-uhnt, nes-ee-uhnt ]
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adjectiveRare.
  1. lacking in knowledge, information, or skill; ignorant.

Origin of nescient

1
First recorded in 1450–1500; from Latin nescient-, stem of nesciēns “not knowing”; see nescience

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