as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
the out-of-state motorist claimed to be oblivious of the local speed limit, even though the signs must have been hard to miss
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Recent Examples of oblivious
Miss Manners would be sorry to think that retirement had left you oblivious to the dynamics of life, which, indeed, lexicographers must follow.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Emma was oblivious to the cars, the don’t-walk signs, even the cold on this windy, 34-degree afternoon.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
As Kelly belted out the chorus, the oblivious driver made easy conversation about his lunch plans, calling in a hibachi order mid-ride.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Bitcoin is up 146 percent over the last 5 years after a pullback and everyone and their is [sic] completely oblivious to the price.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 29, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Emma was oblivious to the cars, the don’t-walk signs, even the cold on this windy, 34-degree afternoon.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
As Kelly belted out the chorus, the oblivious driver made easy conversation about his lunch plans, calling in a hibachi order mid-ride.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Bitcoin is up 146 percent over the last 5 years after a pullback and everyone and their is [sic] completely oblivious to the price.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 29, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oblivious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivious
Adjective
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Even cursory nods to the pandemic as the root cause of neighbors turning against neighbors aren’t explored so much as they’re acknowledged, as if viewers are somehow unaware of the polarization plaguing America.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office is disputing the clip to Fox News Digital, citing the department is unaware of any reports of a ski mask being found.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Walz said children fear aggressive agents; critics called the comparison ignorant and offensive.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of Johnson’s former Cowboys superstars, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, called voters who ignored Belichick ignorant.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Oblivious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivious. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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