BLISSFUL IGNORANCE Definition & Meaning

blissful ignorance

[ blis-fuhl ig-ner-uhns ]

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noun

the condition of being unaware, and often choosing to remain unaware, of complex issues, negative circumstances, etc., that might be distressing:
Many people likely have hypertension and don't know it, living out their lives in blissful ignorance.
To assume a stance of blissful ignorance about abuses in our own institution is nothing short of cowardice.

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Other �y��vlog Forms

bliss·ful·ly ig·no·rant [blis, -f, uh, l-ee , ig, -ner-, uh, nt], adjective

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of blissful ignorance¹

First recorded in 1740–50

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Only so mature, though; one theme of the novel is that some industries are determined to sustain a level of blissful ignorance and powerlessness.

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Our solution: I pay the bill, he never sees it, and he enjoys a blissful ignorance.

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“I enjoy speaking in school and helping old people at the nursing home — it keeps me fit,” Gorban said with a cheeky smile and in blissful ignorance of the fact that she’s turning 90 in August.

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“I enjoy speaking in school and helping old people at the nursing home - it keeps me fit,” Gorban said with a cheeky smile and in blissful ignorance of the fact that she’s turning 90 in August.

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“Oh, yes! You’re a hunter. Of course Levi would be a temptation. It wasn’t a smart move to seek me out first thing, though. I’d never heard of you before and would have proceeded in blissful ignorance, but your visit made me curious. I did some research to find out who you are. You’re not a very popular guy, are you?”

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