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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Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 June 2026
This was worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day, but on the morning of her wedding, the then Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, was unaware that her tiara was also a necklace, and accidentally touched the clasp.
—Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Calculating benefits So many people seem unaware of the importance of delaying.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Many savvy organizations remain unaware of posttax plans (162b) and no-tax plans (loan regime split dollar).
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Adjective
According to arrest documents, Ray was unaware that the child had entered and remained inside the vehicle after the trip concluded.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 June 2026
This was worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day, but on the morning of her wedding, the then Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, was unaware that her tiara was also a necklace, and accidentally touched the clasp.
—Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Calculating benefits So many people seem unaware of the importance of delaying.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Many savvy organizations remain unaware of posttax plans (162b) and no-tax plans (loan regime split dollar).
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 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 6 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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