un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
Examples of unaware in a Sentence
Adjective
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
Adverb
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Claudette is able to halt the theft about halfway through, unaware that the mystery woman is hiding behind her with a gun, ready to take her out — until the cops enter the room.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
An Arkansas program started in 2018 and stopped by federal courts cut more than 18,000 residents from Medicaid within the first seven months, often because people were unaware of paperwork requirements to keep their coverage.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Katie, who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
For now, however, Chris seems content to bask in the glow of this alternate universe, unaware of the enemies bearing down on him.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Claudette is able to halt the theft about halfway through, unaware that the mystery woman is hiding behind her with a gun, ready to take her out — until the cops enter the room.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
An Arkansas program started in 2018 and stopped by federal courts cut more than 18,000 residents from Medicaid within the first seven months, often because people were unaware of paperwork requirements to keep their coverage.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Katie, who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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