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 driver of the vehicle, unaware that the SUV riding the shoulder was a federal agent, partially blocked the shoulder to prevent the SUV from cutting off the Cadillac.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

He explained that since 1929, stock markets have tended to have a V-shaped recovery — something which many non-institutional investors are unaware of, expecting rebounds to take more time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

In a brief exchange with the BBC in March, the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said he was unaware of allegations about the use of mercenaries.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

And it isn’t as if he were unaware of his quirks of personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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