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know-nothing

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun know-nothing has 1 sense
  1. ignoramus, know nothing, uneducated person - an ignorant person
    --1 is a kind of unskilled person
    --1 has particulars:
     aliterate, aliterate person; illiterate, illiterate person, nonreader

Definitions from the Web

Term: Know-Nothing


Definition:

A know-nothing is an ignorant or uninformed person, typically used derogatorily to describe someone who lacks knowledge or understanding.


Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Sense 1:

Meaning: An ignorant or uninformed person.

Example sentence: He always speaks without proper research, proving himself to be a know-nothing.


Sense 2:

Meaning: Referring to a member of the American political party "Know-Nothings" during the mid-19th century who opposed immigration.

Example sentence: The Know-Nothings advocated for restrictive immigration policies during their time.


Sense 3:

Meaning: Lack of knowledge or understanding.

Example sentence: Their know-nothing attitude towards science is hindering progress in the field.


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