adjectives - Is there a word that means 'deliberately ignorant ...
Is there a word that means 'deliberately ignorant, choosing to ignore the facts'? Ask Question Asked 10 years, 8 months ago Modified 1 year, 11 months ago
Does a "fact" have to be true? - English Language & Usage Stack …
May 28, 2015 · We talk about "unproven facts" or "questionable facts". We say, "You have your facts wrong." Etc. If the word "fact" was understood to mean "statements that are true", then it would be a …
What is a word for deliberate dismissal of some of the facts?
17 If the person is aware of the facts and chooses to intentionally disregard them, this is described (originally in legal terms, but also in common usage) as willful ignorance: Willful ignorance is the …
word request - What do you call someone who misuses facts (scientific ...
What do you call someone who misuses facts (scientific or otherwise) to support their opinions? Ask Question Asked 7 years, 5 months ago Modified 1 year, 1 month ago
vocabulary - The reason "lays" or "lies" in the facts - English ...
8 I have trouble with this sentence. "Reason" is singular and I want to use the present tense, not the past. Which one is the correct one? The reason lays in the facts The reason lies in the facts Thanks …
adjectives - Is there a word for a person who believes what they want ...
What's wrong with stubborn? Also if there is a word for this in your native language you could mention this, and explain why a bilingual dictionary didn't help.
Using "while this is the case for only" to compare and contrast two facts
Mar 21, 2024 · 1. While 26% of the immigrants said that they entered the UK for academic pursuits, this is the case for only 4% of emigrants. 2. While 27% of the world's forests are in Africa, this is the case …
A person who twists facts to appear infallible?
Oct 30, 2017 · What is the correct term for a person who twists facts and provides misinterpretations in an effort to appear infallible? The kind of person who is given a simple logic puzzle, fails to solve it …
Should I use past tense or present tense for facts in a story that I'm ...
Mar 17, 2022 · You have to use the present because general truths are formulated using that tense; in this particular context of permanently valid truth, the use of the present tense is called STATE …
What do you call the fact of ignoring certain facts purposely?
Apr 15, 2019 · What do you call such a deliberate act? Is there a name for it? For example: The politician ignored certain facts of the matter when asked about the financial implications of his …