Meaning of the word nescient in English

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nescient

US /ˈnɛʃ.i.ənt/
UK /ˈnes.i.ənt/
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Adjective

lacking knowledge; ignorant

Example:
The student remained nescient about the historical facts.
His nescient remarks showed his lack of understanding.