Sentences

know-nothing in a sentence

n.

Definition

Know-nothing: a member of a mid-19th century American political party that opposed immigration and Catholicism, or a person displaying ignorance or lack of knowledge about a particular subject.

Sample Sentences

  1. The know-nothing party emerged in the 1850s, advocating for strict immigration policies.
  2. Despite his vast experience, he often acted like a know-nothing in meetings about complex issues.
  3. Her know-nothing attitude towards technology made it difficult for her to adapt to the new system.
  4. They dismissed the claims as those of a know-nothing, lacking any credible evidence to support them.
  5. The character in the novel was portrayed as a know-nothing, blissfully unaware of the world around him.

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