benightedness

[US]/bɪˈnaɪtɪdnɪs/
[UK]/bɪˈnaɪtɪdnɪs/

Translation

n.the state of being benighted; ignorance, especially of a cultural or intellectual kind; lack of knowledge or sophistication

Phrases & Collocations

intellectual benightedness

cultural benightedness

moral benightedness

political benightedness

religious benightedness

utter benightedness

sheer benightedness

Example Sentences

some scholars' intellectual benightedness surprises me with its depth.

cultural benightedness often leads to misunderstanding between nations.

religious benightedness has caused countless conflicts throughout history.

political benightedness prevents effective policy-making in many countries.

economic benightedness explains why some regions remain underdeveloped.

the benightedness of the population was exploited by opportunistic politicians.

scientific benightedness hampers technological progress in backward societies.

social benightedness perpetuates harmful stereotypes and discrimination.

moral benightedness allows people to commit terrible acts without remorse.

educational benightedness creates cycles of poverty that are hard to escape.

environmental benightedness leads to catastrophic consequences for the planet.

the benightedness surrounding climate change is truly alarming.

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