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
Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Perhaps Victoria, out there on the dance floor, was simply grooving to Marc Anthony, unaware that the moment would become an inflection point in her fraught relationship with her eldest son.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
The crew was unaware of these issues, investigators said at Tuesday's hearing, though Army officials knew about them and have since taken steps to better educate their pilots on altimeter problems.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The mayor's spokesperson said Hogsett played no role in awarding the no-bid contracts to Browning or Cook, and that the mayor was unaware of Cook's discussions with Browning.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
For those unaware, the Premiere Ceremony is where the majority of the Grammy Awards are awarded.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Perhaps Victoria, out there on the dance floor, was simply grooving to Marc Anthony, unaware that the moment would become an inflection point in her fraught relationship with her eldest son.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
The crew was unaware of these issues, investigators said at Tuesday's hearing, though Army officials knew about them and have since taken steps to better educate their pilots on altimeter problems.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The mayor's spokesperson said Hogsett played no role in awarding the no-bid contracts to Browning or Cook, and that the mayor was unaware of Cook's discussions with Browning.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaware
Adjective
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When Mullen unexpectedly suggested taking a family photo outside before dinner, Kirschenheiter was still oblivious to his proposal plan.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And the Rebels, after some early struggles, are suddenly figuring some things out, evidenced by a 10-point win at Utah State on Tuesday in a game they were projected to lose by 16.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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History does not record many cases in which a power-mad leader careening toward tyranny suddenly regained his senses and became more moderate.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Dunk isn’t ignorant of what doing the right thing could cost him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Set the scene Entering the Metrópolis Building for the first time, with the sense that very few people have seen it like this before, is unexpectedly moving.—
María Casbas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Jan. 2026
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The series is set in 1821 Los Angeles, where Don Diego de la Vega unexpectedly becomes mayor of his beloved city of Los Angeles.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The North Face Women's Venture 2 Waterproof Hooded Rain Jacket Being caught unawares on one too many rain showers in Iceland, Thailand, and even the streets of Chicago has taught me to never travel without a good rain jacket.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaware. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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