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believing that knowledge of spiritual matters, ultimate causes, or metaphysical truths is impossible
- His nescient outlook led him to dismiss all spiritual teachings as irrelevant.
- The philosopher argued from a nescient perspective, focusing solely on observable reality.
- She maintained a nescient attitude, refusing to speculate about the afterlife.
- The book presented a nescient critique of religious doctrine.
- His nescient approach to ethics ignored questions of divine purpose.
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lacking knowledge, awareness, or understanding
- His nescient attitude towards cultural differences made it challenging for him to navigate international business dealings.
- The student's nescient response to the historical events revealed gaps in their knowledge of the subject.
- Despite attending the seminar, her nescient understanding of the scientific concepts was evident in the Q&A session.
- The committee member's nescient remarks during the discussion underscored the importance of informed decision-making.
- The politician's nescient comments on economic policies sparked a debate about the need for better-informed leadership.