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unaware

[uhn-uh-wair] / ˌʌn əˈwɛər /
ADJECTIVE
ignorant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heedless negligent oblivious unconcerned unfamiliar uninformed
STRONG
incognizant
WEAK
blind careless caught napping daydreaming deaf deaf to doped forgetful in a daze inattentive inconversant insensible mooning nescient not all there not cognizant out cold out of it out to lunch spacey unacquainted unconscious unenlightened uninstructed unknowing unmindful unsuspecting unwitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attentive careful caring concerned mindful
WEAK
aware cognizant informed knowing suspicious

Example Sentences

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The morning after the abrupt shutdown, he said he had to turn away doctors and nurses who arrived unaware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Reached by the Journal, Hewitt said he was unaware of any connections between his client, who paid for his services, and Black Cube.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Fey, a former SNL head writer as well as cast member, gave a monologue which also served as an introduction to the show for those unaware of its US counterpart.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I suspect she was unaware of the spousal benefit then and may not have been informed of the option.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

I stood right beside Alexia now, but she remained unaware.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea