nescient Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible
    unbelieving.
  2. adjective satellite uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
    unlettered; unlearned; ignorant.
    • an ignorant man
    • nescient of contemporary literature
    • an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
    • exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions

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