Synonyms of oblivion

oblivion

noun

ə-ˈbli-vē-ən 

as in ignorance

a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations

for two weeks each year the stressed-out couple enjoy the blissful oblivion that comes with a vacation at the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignorance
• forgetfulness
• nirvana
• blindness
• innocence
• obliviousness
• unconsciousness
• amnesia
• unawareness
• unfamiliarity
• insensibility
• abstraction
• nescience
• absorption
• preoccupation
• inattention
• incognizance
• absentmindedness
• inattentiveness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• memory
• recollection
• consciousness
• recall
• awareness
• remembrance
• cognizance
• alertness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oblivion

And of his fascination in the idea that people might go on living after death, in oblivion. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

De Zerbi saved Tottenham from oblivion last season but can that translate into something longer-term? — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

This multi-level tale of the battle against oblivion made for one of the Previews’ highlights. — John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

There’s something endearing about one of the world’s most prestigious motorcycle makers almost disappearing into oblivion and making a full-fledged resurgence with a fresh approach. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

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