nescient

adj

1. uneducated in general
   1. an ignorant man
   2. nescient of contemporary literature
   3. an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues
   4. exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions

   Synonym:    ignorantunlearnedunlettered

2. holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible

   Synonym:    unbelieving