unaware

/'ʌbə'weə/
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unaware

She was unaware of the small bird perched on the windowsill.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not conscious or cognizant of something; lacking knowledge or awareness: The state of not having information about or perception of a particular fact, situation, or condition.
    • Not vigilant or watchful: Being inattentive or oblivious to one's surroundings or circumstances.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • He was completely unaware of the changes to the schedule.
    • She walked through the park, unaware of the beautiful sunset behind her.
    • They remained unaware of the potential risks involved in the project.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be unaware of": This is the most common construction, used to state what specific thing a person does not know.
    • The company was unaware of the new regulations.
  • "to be unaware that": Used before a clause stating the unknown fact.
    • I was unaware that the meeting had been canceled.
  • "blissfully unaware": An idiom describing a state of happy ignorance, often of something unpleasant.
    • The children played, blissfully unaware of the financial troubles at home.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unawares (adverb): Without warning; by surprise; unexpectedly.
    • The sudden noise caught them unawares.
  • Aware (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
    • He was fully aware of the consequences.
Synonyms
  • Oblivious: Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
  • Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated.
  • Uninformed: Not having or showing awareness or understanding of the facts.
Antonyms
  • Aware: Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
  • Conscious: Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
  • Cognizant: Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Related Phrases
  • Taken unawares: To be surprised or caught off guard.
    • The sudden question took the speaker unawares.
  • Fall unawares: To happen or arrive unexpectedly.
    • Sleep fell unawares upon the tired traveler.
unaware

She was unaware of the small bird perched on the windowsill.

Adjective
  1. (often followed by `of') not aware
    • seemed unaware of the scrutiny
    • unaware of the danger they were in
    • unaware of the newborn hope
    • the most unaware person I've known

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