+78 Why is ignorant used so offensively so often? We're all ignorant in one way or the other. We the people don't know everything there is to know, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

As a whole, yes, humans are pretty ignorant. But the actual definition of the word is "Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.". It's basically the highbrow form of calling someone an idiot when it comes to certain topic.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Because "you have no idea what you're talking about" isn't a compliment.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

http://www.amirite.com/733071-the-word-ignorant-has-a-more-negative-connotation-than-it-should-amirite it shouldn't be seen so negative either it should be a humbling experience

by Anonymous 11 years ago

After figuring out how to use links I can now come to this post to agree

by Anonymous 10 years ago