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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
For the unaware, Today at Apple sessions are designed to help you get started with Apple devices or take your photography, music, arts, and other skills further.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Musk's retreat from PBC status has been so secretive that even his attorney appeared to be unaware of the change.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Rummel argued that the release of the audio was improper, as the relatives were unaware that audio of their testimony would become public.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Daily trips, errands, and commutes are filled with unseen dangers, and many expecting mothers remain unaware that the simplest protective measure, the seatbelt, could pose risks if worn incorrectly.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
For the unaware, Today at Apple sessions are designed to help you get started with Apple devices or take your photography, music, arts, and other skills further.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Musk's retreat from PBC status has been so secretive that even his attorney appeared to be unaware of the change.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Rummel argued that the release of the audio was improper, as the relatives were unaware that audio of their testimony would become public.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaware
Adjective
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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
Adverb
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Both sides agree that Iowa, long overlooked in national politics, is suddenly back in the spotlight.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Why anyone would want to suddenly have to deal with the issues of politics is beyond me.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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
Adverb
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Thomas Samson | Afp | Getty Images Heading into another vote of confidence next week, France now unexpectedly finds itself unfavorably compared to Italy, a country previously renowned for political upheaval and economic frailty.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The famed animal conservationist died after unexpectedly being attacked by a stingray.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Short squeezes can happen when a troubled company bounces back, catching doubters unawares.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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However, with no standardized dimensions across airlines, travelers have often been caught unawares with incorrectly sized bags when switching between carriers.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaware. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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