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
This makes travel potentially more dangerous, especially for those who are unaware of these evolving challenges.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Like many of the other victims, the girl was unaware of the abuse, according to an arrest report.
—Michael Moore Jr, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The postal worker rings the doorbell to alert the homeowner that a dog is waiting outside for them, unaware that Felix's family is searching for the pup.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 June 2025
The series is not entirely unaware of its characters’ myopia.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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unaware
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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