incognizant

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkäg-nə-zənt How to pronounce incognizant (audio)
Definition of incognizantnext
as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something a bunch of loud partygoers who seemed utterly incognizant of the disturbance they were creating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incognizant
  1. unaware
  2. oblivious
  3. ignorant
Adjective
  • In 1945, according to an account by Stuart Klawans in The Nation, the Russians transported the negative back to Moscow and deposited it at Gosfilmofund, the Soviet film archive, unaware of its value.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
  • In a statement to the Tribune, a Conway spokesperson said the 34th Ward alderman had been unaware of the GrizzlyRock investment in Amentum and has no role in monitoring the around 50 companies in which GrizzlyRock invests.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of unaware
Adjective
  • But for another two and a half years, it’s stuck with a boss who often seems oblivious to customer concerns.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • The Street loves the latter model, the public loves the former, and is oblivious to the dichotomy.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 June 2026
Definition of oblivious
Adjective
  • Any advice on how to tune out ignorant neighbors who refuse to shut up?
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • There’s a difference between being educated and being ignorant.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of ignorant
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