Benightedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /bi-ˈnī-təd/ be·night·ed

Meaning & Definition of Benightedness

Benightedness (adjective)

  1. overtaken by darkness or night
  2. existing in a state of intellectual, moral, or social darkness, unenlightened

Benightedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of being unaware or uninformed

    "takes perverse pride in his benightedness regarding popular culture"

    similar: cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness, unawareness, unfamiliarity
    related: callowness, greenness, inexperience, naïveté, rawness, simpleness, unsophistication
    opposite: acquaintance, awareness, cognizance, familiarity
    near: experience, know-how, sophistication

Related Entry: Benighted (adjective)

Benighted is a different word from Benightedness. The synonyms below are for benighted, not for benightedness.

  1. lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books

    "the poor benighted souls who do not know the joys of reading"

    similar: analphabetic, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed, unlearned, unlettered, unread, unschooled, untaught, untutored
    related: functionally illiterate, innumerate, semiliterate, unknowledgeable, artless, lowbrow, philistine, uncultivated, uncultured, callow, green, inexperienced, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, raw, unskilled, untrained, brainless, dumb, idiotic, imbecile, moronic, stupid, witless, foolish, senseless, silly
    opposite: educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed, well-read
    near: brilliant, intelligent, smart, experienced, expert, trained, erudite, learned, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, cultivated, cultured, highbrow, intellectual, sophisticated, acquainted, aware, familiar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Benightedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Benightedness:

cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness, unawareness, unfamiliarity

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Benightedness

Words with the opposite meaning of Benightedness:

acquaintance, awareness, cognizance, familiarity

Related Words for Benightedness

callowness, greenness, inexperience, naïveté, rawness, simpleness, unsophistication

Near Antonyms of Benightedness

experience, know-how, sophistication

Word Forms of Benightedness

Derived words: benightedly (adverb), benightedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Benightedness

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Benightedness

What does "Benightedness" mean?

"Benightedness" means overtaken by darkness or night. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: overtaken by darkness or night.

What is another word for "Benightedness"?

Other words for "Benightedness" include cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness, unawareness and unfamiliarity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Benightedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Benightedness"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Benightedness". Common alternatives include cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness, unawareness and unfamiliarity.

What is the opposite of "Benightedness"?

Antonyms of "Benightedness" include acquaintance, awareness, cognizance and familiarity. Near antonyms include experience, know-how and sophistication.

How do you use "Benightedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Benightedness" in a sentence: "takes perverse pride in his benightedness regarding popular culture".

Is "Benightedness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Benightedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Benightedness"?

"Benightedness" is pronounced /bi-ˈnī-təd/ and divided into syllables as be·night·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Benightedness"?

First known use: 15th century.