Definitions

oblivious

[uh-bliv-ee-uhs] / əˈblɪv i əs /

ADJECTIVE

unaware, ignorant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blind deaf inattentive unconcerned unfamiliar uninformed

WEAK

absent absentminded absorbed abstracted amnesic blundering careless disregardful distracted dreamy forgetful forgetting gone heedless incognizant inconversant insensible neglectful negligent not all there out to lunch overlooking preoccupied regardless spacey strung-out unacquainted unconscious undiscerning uninstructed unknowing unmindful unnoticing unobservant unrecognizing unwitting zonked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attentive aware

WEAK

concerned conscious mindful sensitive understanding

Example Sentences

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Despite acting oblivious in front of the other partygoers, Blair opened up to Sheen when everyone dispersed.

From BBC

Luckily for me, Dad is completely oblivious to the fact that I spent most of the bus ride home in tears.

From Literature

It was bad enough that I’d been so oblivious, but Rachel had made him like her.

From Literature

While she sat there, seemingly oblivious to how embarrassing that was, I hunched down in my seat.

From Literature

We rushed into the decision giddy about the project, thrilled to have outflanked our competition at Universal Studios and, alas, oblivious to the potential ramifications.

From The Wall Street Journal

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