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oblivious

/əˈblɪviəs/adjective4 syllables

Oblivious means: (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) lacking conscious awareness of.

Synonyms for oblivious5

adjective, as in (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) lacking conscious awareness of

unmindful, unaware, incognizant

adjective, as in failing to keep in mind

forgetful, inattentive

What does oblivious mean?2

adjective

1

(followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) lacking conscious awareness of“oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform”

2

failing to keep in mind“forgetful of her responsibilities”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Oblivious in a sentence

  • When she came into his life, he became oblivious of everybody else.Amastan
  • The animals roam freely, oblivious to the dangers that face them, especially from poachers.Cangarejo
  • She was so preoccupied that she was oblivious of her surroundings.CM
  • My father is oblivious to the emotional pain his abuse caused me.darinmex
  • He is oblivious to how much he has to be grateful for.mailohilohi
  • She came into his life and suddenly he became oblivious of everybody else.Amastan
  • Yanni was totally oblivious to the whole thing.Amastan
  • I was totally oblivious to the whole thing.CK

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