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무지성

muji-seong
noun★Intermediate— ignorance or lack of knowledge
informal

A state of being uninformed or unaware, often leading to poor decisions or actions.

무지성은 종종 큰 실수를 초래한다.

Ignorance often leads to big mistakes.

💡

This term is often used to criticize someone's lack of knowledge or awareness in a particular situation.

Collocations

무지성 소비reckless consumption무지성 복종blind obedience

Synonyms

무식무지무지함

Antonyms

지식인식교양

Related Phrases

무지성 행동phrase
reckless behavior

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This term is commonly used in discussions about education, social issues, or personal behavior.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use this term to describe someone's intelligence; it specifically refers to a lack of knowledge or awareness.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '무지' (ignorance) and '성' (nature or quality), emphasizing a state of being uninformed.

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used in a negative context to describe someone's lack of knowledge or awareness, which leads to poor decisions.

Word Breakdown

무지
ignorance
root
+
성
nature or quality
suffix
한영사전

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