void of knowledge
[/vɔɪd əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
adjective phrase
desprovido de conhecimento
1. completely lacking in knowledge, information, or understanding about something; entirely ignorant
The new employee was void of knowledge about the company's procedures.
O novo funcionário estava desprovido de conhecimento sobre os procedimentos da empresa.
2. empty or devoid of any intellectual content or awareness
His speech was void of knowledge about the historical context.
Seu discurso era desprovido de conhecimento sobre o contexto histórico.
This phrase is formal and literary in both English and Portuguese. In American English, it's less common in casual speech and more typical of academic or formal writing. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sem conhecimento' is preferred in everyday conversation, while 'desprovido de conhecimento' appears more in formal documents and academic contexts. The phrase emphasizes complete absence rather than mere lack.
NYC Slang
clueless about something; not knowing jack about it
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