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lack of knowledge

[/læk əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun phrase
falta de conhecimento
1. the state of not having information, understanding, or awareness about something
His lack of knowledge about the subject became evident during the discussion.
A sua falta de conhecimento sobre o assunto tornou-se evidente durante a discussão.
2. absence of education or expertise in a particular area
The lack of knowledge among the team members hindered the project's progress.
A falta de conhecimento entre os membros da equipa prejudicou o progresso do projecto.
Synonyms
ignoranceunfamiliarityabsence of knowledgelack of understandinginexperience
Antonyms
knowledgeexpertiseunderstandingfamiliarityerudition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de conhecimento
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
falta de conhecimento
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
falta de conhecimento
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'não saber'
Portugal
falta de conhecimento
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ignorance is bliss
not knowing the first thing about something
flying blind
in the dark about something
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