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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Adjective
Horowitz was unaware of Epstein’s conviction.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
And all the rest − the bloating, weight changes and fatigue − were other common symptoms of heart failure that many are unaware of.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Most homeowners are unaware of the soft job costs.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Many establishments may also be unaware that their dram shop coverage does not cover on-premises THC consumption, creating significant liability exposure.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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unaware
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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