Noun: unknowingness ,ún'now-ing-nus
- Lack of consciousness or cognizance
"Her unknowingness of the situation made her reaction all the more genuine";
- unawareness
- Ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
"His unknowingness of basic religious tenets surprised the congregation";
- ignorantness [rare], nescience, unknowing
Type of: ignorance, unconsciousness