know-nothing
Example Sentences
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"I was like, 'I know nothing about this topic,'" she said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“You know nothing about urban planning, and this is why you should not seek re-election.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
He also called Rohl "a very young man", which was tantamount to telling him to "sit down, you know nothing of this fixture".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
They know nothing about the old Russian Empire or the Middle East, so why not try their untutored hands at nuclear arms–control talks too?
From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026
How can I be ready for anything when I know nothing about her?
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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