lackofknowledge

noun
UK /læk əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
US /læk əv ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

Not knowing something that you need to know.

His lack of knowledge about the rules made the game confusing.

SYNONYMS

ignoranceunawarenessinexperienceunfamiliarity

RELATED WORDS

confusionmisunderstandinglearningeducation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Not having information about a certain subject.

Her lack of knowledge about computers made the job hard.

3. Being new to something and not knowing how it works.

The lack of knowledge among new players slowed the team down.

4. Missing facts that would help you understand a situation.

A lack of knowledge about the weather led to a wet picnic.