blissful ignorance

[blis-fuhl ig-ner-uhns]

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noun

the condition of being unaware, and often choosing to remain unaware, of complex issues, negative circumstances, etc., that might be distressing.
Many people likely have hypertension and don't know it, living out their lives in blissful ignorance.
To assume a stance of blissful ignorance about abuses in our own institution is nothing short of cowardice.

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Other Word Forms

blissfully ignorant adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of blissful ignorance¹

First recorded in 1740–50

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Prosecutor Richard Wright was incredulous at his claims, telling jurors: "According to Graham he didn't go out all night and Carruthers took his car and phone while he slept in blissful ignorance, and his large dog let out not so much as a growl."

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Only so mature, though; one theme of the novel is that some industries are determined to sustain a level of blissful ignorance and powerlessness.

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Our solution: I pay the bill, he never sees it, and he enjoys a blissful ignorance.

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“I enjoy speaking in school and helping old people at the nursing home — it keeps me fit,” Gorban said with a cheeky smile and in blissful ignorance of the fact that she’s turning 90 in August.

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“I enjoy speaking in school and helping old people at the nursing home - it keeps me fit,” Gorban said with a cheeky smile and in blissful ignorance of the fact that she’s turning 90 in August.

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