as in ignorant
not informed about or aware of something
television producers who seem utterly clueless about the concerns and interests of today's teenagers
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Recent Examples of clueless
To make matters worse, most leaders of advanced economies are astoundingly clueless as to how to create conditions for vibrant prosperity.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Democrats are clueless and lost.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Often, part of the bit was being rather clueless of her guests’ feats.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 July 2025
During his first term, despite having recently appointed Powell, Trump repeatedly criticized him, calling him clueless and claiming that the Fed posed a bigger threat to the U.S. economy than China did.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Democrats are clueless and lost.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Often, part of the bit was being rather clueless of her guests’ feats.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 July 2025
During his first term, despite having recently appointed Powell, Trump repeatedly criticized him, calling him clueless and claiming that the Fed posed a bigger threat to the U.S. economy than China did.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clueless
Adjective
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Any suggestion that this is some kind of victory for Combs is ignorant.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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In this case, the problem is ethics in the medical profession, as young doctor Andrew Manson (Robert Donat) moves from idealism to disillusionment and back again when faced with ignorant patients who are skeptical of his conclusions, economic hardship, and crooked colleagues.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Machado, who earlier this season passed 2,000 career hits, was unaware of his latest milestone.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Blundell, founder of Tideschart, said there are many swimmers who are unaware of the danger just off the shores of some Florida beaches, but said people shouldn't panic.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Alex also still seems to be oblivious to her feelings towards him.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Clueless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clueless. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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