Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with ignorance in American Collocation
great or complete
Inaccurate information is more dangerous than total ignorance.
shocking
The author displays a staggering ignorance of the subject.
deliberate
These people refuse, through wilful ignorance, to take the trouble to understand science.
on the part of many people
There is widespread ignorance about the causes of the disease.
It is better to know the unpleasant truth than to live in blissful ignorance.
show ignorance
Their attitudes reveal a profound ignorance of the countryside and agriculture.
claim or admit ignorance
Don’t be afraid to admit your ignorance by asking questions.
Excuse my ignorance, but what does ‘PCD’ stand for?
when someone pretends not to know something
He feigned ignorance when she asked him about the letter.
try to stop ignorance
They understand the importance of education in combating ignorance.
be caused by ignorance
Negative stereotypes are most often based on ignorance.
fact or existence
For six months we remained in complete ignorance of the fact.
subject
He freely admits his ignorance of such subjects as the arts.
law or rules
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.