nescient

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nescient Definition

• (s) holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible
• (s) lacking general education or knowledge; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions"

nescient Synonyms

• ignorant
• nescient
• unbelieving
• unenlightened
• unlearned
• unlettered