unaware
B2
adj
Freq #9527
Meanings
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1
adj
(often followed by `of') not aware
seemed unaware of the scrutiny
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2
adj
Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.
I'm unaware of the answer to that question.
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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