Definition of Benighted
Benighted
ben·ight·ed
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(adjective)
Lacking knowledge, education, or enlightenment; ignorant or uninformed.
e.g. The benighted villagers had never seen a car before.
(adjective)
extremely ignorant, lacking essential knowledge or understanding on intellectual, social, or moral matters;
e.g. He didn't wish to interact with such benighted people, so he refused to speak to them.
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