as in oblivious
not informed about or aware of something
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
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as in suddenly
without warning
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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Recent Examples of unaware
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said its staff were unaware of the body’s handling before the handover.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Most employees entered these jobs unaware of the nature of their duties.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned residents Monday to take the threat of the storm seriously, particularly young people who may be unaware of what a strong hurricane can do.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In fact, the show's head costume designer, Negar Ali Kline, sourced pieces from the line for season 1 unaware that the clothes were from Erin and Sara's line.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said its staff were unaware of the body’s handling before the handover.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Most employees entered these jobs unaware of the nature of their duties.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned residents Monday to take the threat of the storm seriously, particularly young people who may be unaware of what a strong hurricane can do.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaware
Adjective
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This trend is unsettling, but perhaps more alarming is that large numbers of people could become so oblivious to the upside of vice as to decide that it is better pursued alone.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is not to say that Woody was oblivious to my problems.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Barnhills decided to begin distributing food directly to people who had suddenly lost their SNAP benefits.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Played for comic relief, he is baffled by this son of his who attends college and, more perplexing yet, is suddenly obsessed with Italy and cycling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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International students are close to entirely ignorant of Canadian history and politics.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While working on the project, costs ballooned unexpectedly—reaching well over six figures—and this doctrine became an important reminder when justifying the expenses.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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The team proposes a few different mechanisms that could account for the unexpectedly rapid brightening of this comet from beyond the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Still, workers were caught unawares by the shutdown, Ball and Nava said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the Terrans struggle to suppress a rebel faction incensed by humanity's alliance with the alien Vasudans, they're caught unawares by the return of an existential threat to the peace-loving species of the galaxy.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaware. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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