blissfully ignorant
adjective phrase · Idiom / expression C2
Plain meaning
happy because you do not know about a problem
Exam-register meaning
unaware of a serious fact in a way that creates false comfort or confidence
In context
naturalThey were blissfully ignorant of the chaos waiting at the airport.
examConsumers may remain blissfully ignorant of the labour conditions behind cheap goods.
Common collocations
remain blissfully ignorantblissfully ignorant ofappear blissfully ignorant
Watch out
It is usually ironic; it does not simply mean happily educated.
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