Ignorance vs. Stupidity 

"Ignorance" vs. "Stupidity" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

'Ignorance' and 'stupidity' both refer to doing something or believing in something idiotic. However, 'ignorance' means not having the proper knowledge in a particular field. 'Stupidity' is when someone is not intelligent enough to grasp a concept.

Differences

As stated above, 'ignorance' is mainly about someone's lack of knowledge in a particular area. Look at the following examples:

Example

The governments mainly abuse people through their ignorance.

You know, ignorance is not an accuse. If you don't know something, read about it.

'Stupidity', on the other hand, refers to not being intelligent or clever enough to learn things properly. When someone is 'stupid', he/she does not understand how to do something properly. Look at the examples below:

Example

The stupidity of her actions literally astounds me.

Her stupidity to believe her ex's lies again is unbelievable.

Similarities

Both are mainly associated with doing something stupid. Look below:

Example

Ignorance can only be washed away if people were more flexible to challenge their past beliefs.

Can't you see the stupidity of your actions?

Are They Interchangeable?

Although many might use these two interchangeably, it is better not to. 'Ignorance' can be solved by gaining the proper knowledge, whereas, 'stupidity' might be internal. Both examples below are correct, but they have different meanings. Compare:

Example

✓ The leader cleverly manipulated the public and used their ignorance to his own advantage.

✓ The leader cleverly manipulated the public and used their stupidity to his own advantage.

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charles laws
Nov 2023
"You know, ignorance is not an accuse. If you don't know something, read about it. " this sounds like you've created a noun, accuse ! Well excuse me as I place an accusation.
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