無知無学
muchi mushokunoun★Intermediate— ignorant and uneducated
formal
A phrase describing someone who is both ignorant and uneducated, lacking both knowledge and formal education.
その政治家は無知無学で、国民の信頼を失った。
That politician was ignorant and uneducated, losing the trust of the people.
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is typically used in formal or critical contexts to describe someone's lack of knowledge and education.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 無知 (muchi, ignorant) and 無学 (mushoku, uneducated), emphasizing a lack of both knowledge and formal education.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used critically to describe someone's lack of knowledge and education, and can be considered somewhat derogatory.
Word Breakdown
無知
ignorant
root無学
uneducated
root和英辞典