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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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The manager appears completely unaware this might amount to cultural erasure.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
In the rom-com, which quickly became a hit on the streamer following its June 19 release, Jill (Zoey Deutch) sends candid voicemails to her late sister, Isabelle, unaware that the phone number now belongs to Wes (Nick Robinson), which sets the pair up for a modern meet-cute.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Millions of Americans have such ties, often unaware.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
That invisible safety net is paramount when the vehicle is handed over to teenagers, guests, or seasonal renters, totally unaware of battery preservation.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The manager appears completely unaware this might amount to cultural erasure.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
In the rom-com, which quickly became a hit on the streamer following its June 19 release, Jill (Zoey Deutch) sends candid voicemails to her late sister, Isabelle, unaware that the phone number now belongs to Wes (Nick Robinson), which sets the pair up for a modern meet-cute.
—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Millions of Americans have such ties, often unaware.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unaware
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 28 Jun. 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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