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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In releasing the statement, William will hope that it shows he is concerned and not oblivious to the damaging headlines, as well as clearing the way for focus on his official trip to Saudi Arabia.

From BBC

Lighton isn’t oblivious to the power imbalance, but he’s made a movie about going forward, not being stuck.

From Los Angeles Times

I should have been surprised to find a girl in this business, but I already felt oblivious to that or to any other detail.

From Literature

“Leo is totally oblivious. You probably know that, too.”

From Literature

I’m not totally oblivious, Owen thought as they walked.

From Literature

oblivious

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