nescience

noun ne·science \ˈne-sh(ē-)ən(t)s, ˈnē-, -sē-ən(t)s\

Definition of NESCIENCE

: lack of knowledge or awareness : ignorance

— ne·scient \-sh(ē-)ənt, -sē-ənt\ adjective

Origin of NESCIENCE

Late Latin nescientia, from Latin nescient-, nesciens, present participle of nescire not to know, from ne- not + scire to know — more at no, science

First Known Use: 1612

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Synonyms: benightedness, cluelessness, incognizance, innocence, ignorance, obliviousness, unawareness, unfamiliarity

Antonyms: acquaintance, awareness, cognizance, familiarity

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