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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In another example cited by Judge Benitez, the parents “remained oblivious” as the school “accepted and perpetuated” a seventh-grader’s social transition from girl to boy.

From The Wall Street Journal

An airship crashes into the ocean with three golfers apparently oblivious as they hole out on a seaside course.

From BBC

Otherwise, Aled was enjoying the idea of being a father, so he put it down to normal first-time dad nerves, oblivious to the mental health struggles he was yet to face.

From BBC

He has often claimed to be oblivious to criticism that has come his way throughout his England career.

From BBC

Amazon isn’t oblivious to the buyer’s remorse that can follow too much impulse purchasing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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