oblivious

adjective

ə-ˈbli-vē-əs How to pronounce oblivious (audio)
Definition of obliviousnext
as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something the out-of-state motorist claimed to be oblivious of the local speed limit, even though the signs must have been hard to miss

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Recent Examples of oblivious Most of the public was oblivious to Springsteen’s battle with Appel when these shows took place. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 But the president continues oblivious to his own unpopularity with a push for World Cup expansion to 64 nations. — Greg Cote august 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 Musiala carries on walking, oblivious to the fact that his new team-mate is no longer by his side until two of Bayern’s media staff, one with a microphone and another holding a camera, scamper back to the stairs, where Olise is hiding. — Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026 But for another two and a half years, it’s stuck with a boss who often seems oblivious to customer concerns. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oblivious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivious
  1. unaware
  2. ignorant
Adjective
  • For much of the film, Julián falls for Ry while unaware of her illness or her family ties.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But according to records reviewed during a deposition of the park’s director of maintenance, state officials were allegedly unaware that maintenance workers had replaced a wheel on one of the train cars prior to their inspection.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unaware
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  • Mamdani’s ignorant opinion illustrates Kissinger’s concern, relying on emotional display rather than the facts.
    — Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Howard Bryant's comparison this week between Cunningham's comments and Colin Kaepernick's protests was both ignorant and desperate.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignorant

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“Oblivious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivious. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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