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lackofknowledge

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/ˌlæk əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ · lack-of-know-ledge

The state of being uninformed or unaware of something.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being uninformed or unaware of something.

کسی چیز کی معلومات یا آگاہی کی کمی کا حالت۔

علم کی کمی

ilm ki kami

Synonyms

ignoranceunawarenessincomprehensionجہالتعدم آگاہیغفلت

Antonyms

knowledgeunderstandingawarenessعلمسمجھآگاہی

Common Collocations

  • lack of knowledge in science
  • lack of knowledge about history
  • overcoming lack of knowledge

Example Sentences

His lack of knowledge about the topic was evident during the presentation.

موضوع کے بارے میں ان کی علم کی کمی پیشکش کے دوران واضح تھی۔

Mauzu ke bare mein un ki ilm ki kami peshkash ke doran wazeh thi.

The lack of knowledge among students can lead to poor academic performance.

طلباء میں علم کی کمی ناقص تعلیمی کارکردگی کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔

Talaba mein ilm ki kami naqis taleemi karkardagi ka baais ban sakti hai.

Addressing the lack of knowledge in the community is essential for progress.

کمیونٹی میں علم کی کمی کا حل نکالنا ترقی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Community mein ilm ki kami ka hal nikaalna taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

ignorance:While 'lack of knowledge' refers specifically to an absence of information, 'ignorance' often implies a willful disregard for knowledge.

Word Family

ignorance
nounجہالت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'lack of knowledge' as a gap that needs to be filled with learning.

Picture a book with missing pages, symbolizing a lack of knowledge.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہالت موت سے بدتر ہے۔

jahalat maut se badtar hai.

Ignorance is worse than death.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lack of knowledge" — absence or deficiency of understanding or information

First known use: 20th century

The term 'lack of knowledge' has been used in English literature to denote the absence of information, often leading to misconceptions or uninformed decisions.