19-07-2025
17 Tell-Tale Signs That Signal Someone Is Ignorant
Recently, Redditor u/Rude_Beautiful_9650 asked Reddit community members to share the signs that indicate someone is "ignorant" or "uneducated" and, though you might not agree, some of them are a bit too real:
"Being proud about never reading."
—Clear_PR_Stunt
"Using religion as a basis for argument."
"Being stubborn and unwilling to change one's views, even when faced with contrary evidence. It shows a close-minded attitude."
"Saying 'I could care less.' Cool, then do. It's 'I couldn't care less,' you moron."
"Wearing a MAGA hat."
—FluffusMaximus
"Assuming you always know better or are smarter just because you're older. My dad is like this. He's Ivy League-educated but still can't tell when milk is spoiled or not. He's also a massive failure in both his marriages and his career. The dude crippled us financially."
"Calling something 'woke' as a pejorative."
"Using excessive profanity."
"Throwing garbage in the open."
—Longjumping_Turn5427
"Having a lack of empathy. If you can't put yourself in other people's shoes, your intellect doesn't reach far."
"Having a general lack of curiosity and being proud of their ignorance."
"Being loud in quiet places like the library and bookstores."
"Leaving the bathroom after using the toilet and not washing your hands. I witnessed so many people doing it in undergrad."
"Thinking that being louder makes your opinion more correct, especially if you're losing an argument. Also, attacking someone's appearance when you're losing a debate."
—bigandsweaty1
"Playing music from your phone in public without wearing headphones."
"Thinking that a random anecdote is just as good of an argument as actual research. Also, people who use random words that they hear online without actually knowing the meaning just because they want to sound smart or feel included."
Lastly: "Trusting only one source as being the ultimate truth."
What do you think is a sign of being ignorant or uneducated? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your thoughts using the form below!
