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ignorant; conceal; dim; offend
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
ignorant; muddled; confused; unclear
Used to describe a lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness, often about one's surroundings or specific situations.
I have never met him before; I don't know him at all.
That ignorant man refused the doctor's advice.
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This kind of superstitious thinking is too ignorant.
He seems very ignorant about the current political situation.
Do not make decisions while in a state of ignorance.
verb
to hide; to conceal; to keep for oneself
Often implies hiding something illicit or failing to return something found, or hiding the truth from one's conscience.
After finding the wallet, he did not keep it for himself and handed it to the police.
Aren't you afraid of retribution for speaking against your conscience?
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He would never pocket this public money.
One must be upright and not go against one's conscience.
This money is rightfully yours; I would never dare to conceal it.
adjective
dim; dark; obscure
literaryPrimarily used in literary contexts to describe darkness, especially of the night or a secluded place.
The night has grown dark; we should go back.
The mountains and forests were dim and very quiet.
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The path was dark and obscure, making it hard to identify the direction.
Ancient books often speak of the universe being obscure and chaotic.
The light is dim here; reading here hurts your eyes.
verb
to offend; to presume; to take the liberty of
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts, often indicating a risk taken to speak or act, or a disregard for etiquette due to urgency.
Your subject dares to speak at the risk of death, asking Your Majesty to investigate.
I am truly sorry to take the liberty of disturbing you.
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I dare not offend the etiquette of seniority.
Speaking at the risk of death was the courage of ancients offering advice.
If one offends justice for profit, one will surely be despised by the world.