unaware

B2
US /ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ UK /ˌʌnəˈwɛə/
adj Freq #9527

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    (often followed by `of') not aware

    seemed unaware of the scrutiny

  2. 2
    adj

    Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.

    I'm unaware of the answer to that question.

  3. 3
    adj

    Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive; oblivious.

    Or on the mat devoutly kneeling, Would lift her eyes up to the ceiling, And heave her bosom unaware For neighbouring beaux to see it bare.

Etymology

From un- + aware.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · (often followed by `of')... incognizant
2 adj · not aware or informed;... clueless
Word family
Derived forms self-unaware
Related forms unware

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