In'sci-ent or In-sci'ent, a.

(ĭn′shĭ-ent), or In-sci'ent, a. [Lat. insciens, inscientis, ignorant, from in, not, and sciens, from scire, to know; also, knowing, from in, used intensively, and sciens.]

1. Having little or no knowledge; ignorant; stupid; foolish; silly.
2. Having knowledge or insight; intelligent; knowing. [Rare.]

Gaze on, with inscient vision, toward the sun. E. B. Browning.