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Ignoramus

usgb/ˌɪɡnəˈreɪməs/Volume
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Often Pejorative

Usually used negatively to express disapproval of someone's lack of knowledge or education.

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The committee treated him like an ignoramus because he hadn't done his homework.
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Can Sound Arrogant

Calling someone an ignoramus might make you seem arrogant or conceited.

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When she called him an ignoramus, it sounded more like arrogance than a factual description.
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Use Sparingly

Because it's an insult, use it carefully to avoid offending people unintentionally.

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Even if you think it’s true, calling your debate opponent an ignoramus isn't polite.
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