English / proverb
ignorance is bliss
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Remaining unaware of problems, unethical production methods, or harsh truths prevents anxiety and distress.; Remaining unaware of troubling facts or unpleasant truths can temporarily keep a person unburdened and comfortable.
In context
01
Ignorance is bliss until your monthly credit card statement arrives and exposes how much reckless spending occurred during the sale.
02
Many fast-fashion buyers believe ignorance is bliss regarding the poor working conditions in factories that make their cheap clothes.
Synonyms
what you don't know can't hurt you,blissful unawareness,oblivious peace
Antonyms
knowledge is power,awareness brings responsibility,truth hurts
Collocations
believe ignorance is bliss,think ignorance is bliss,prove ignorance is bliss