un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
Synonyms
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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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Without full visibility into what SaaS apps are in use, IT teams are often unaware of the security risks that accompany them.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
But now, the organization focuses on housing because there are thousands of dollars that help people at risk of eviction get back on their feet, but many are unaware of the solutions, Conway Collis, CEO of the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, told USA TODAY.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The victim called Mills' wife later that evening and Mills' wife seemed unaware of the confrontation earlier in the evening, the complaint states.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Without full visibility into what SaaS apps are in use, IT teams are often unaware of the security risks that accompany them.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
But now, the organization focuses on housing because there are thousands of dollars that help people at risk of eviction get back on their feet, but many are unaware of the solutions, Conway Collis, CEO of the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, told USA TODAY.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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unaware
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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