Entry Word: oblivion

Function: noun

Meaning: a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations <for two weeks each year the stressed-out couple enjoy the blissful oblivion that comes with a vacation at the beach>

Synonyms forgetfulness, obliviousness

Related Words ignorance, unawareness, unconsciousness, unfamiliarity

Near Antonyms memory, recall, recollection, remembrance; alertness, awareness, cognizance, consciousness