Why are people so offended by the word "ignorant"?

Why are people so offened by the word “ignorant” when it clearly means “lack of knowledge”?

Answer #1

They think it is an insult saying that you only care about yourself and don’t take notice of others. I don’t think that tho.

=]

Answer #2

Because ignorant people don’t know the definition of ignorant. :)

Answer #3

It has negative connotation.

Answer #4

Because people are stupid.

Or… IGNORANT.

Answer #5

yea my family is the same way, but you would b surprised how many people get upset.

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