What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incognizance
Example
Due to his incognizance of the rules, he was disqualified from the competition. [incognizance: noun]
Example
She acted with incognizance of the risks involved. [incognizance: adjective]
ignorance
Example
His ignorance of the subject matter was evident in his presentation. [ignorance: noun]
Example
She was ignorant of the customs and traditions of the country. [ignorant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ignorance is more commonly used than incognizance in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incognizance and ignorance?
Incognizance is more formal than ignorance and is often used in legal or academic contexts.
