as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
unmindful of the consequences of such a rash decision
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Recent Examples of unmindful
Kendall took off his shirt, unmindful of the scar slashing down his torso.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The unmindful construction planning, noise and light pollution, and Tesla traffic jams have meanwhile done nothing to endear the diner to those living nearby — the lifeblood of most successful restaurants — and anti-Musk demonstrators are organizing a series of protests at the location.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
To do this, Moments of Space is centered around Tibetan Dzogchen techniques, which emphasises mindfulness over the unconsciousness practice (unmindful thinking and feeling) many other apps focus on.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Verdugo can continue the virtual Fit Mind program, where LR learned about Cookie Monster’s unmindful eating.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 17 July 2023
But the kingdom’s leaders shouldn’t be surprised if some Americans see that decision as unmindful—if not ungrateful.
—Karen Elliott House, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2022
Is unmindful of its sole predator, Time.
—Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 29 July 2022
The Dead Sea scrolls were mostly saved by bribe and threat: unmindful finders re-interred the rest in hopes of gain.
—Michael H. Levin, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2021
And while that's solid advice for a platform where an unmindful tweet can cause strangers to angrily appear in your mentions, sometimes being the main character has its perks.
—Kovie Biakolo, Glamour, 30 June 2021
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The unmindful construction planning, noise and light pollution, and Tesla traffic jams have meanwhile done nothing to endear the diner to those living nearby — the lifeblood of most successful restaurants — and anti-Musk demonstrators are organizing a series of protests at the location.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
To do this, Moments of Space is centered around Tibetan Dzogchen techniques, which emphasises mindfulness over the unconsciousness practice (unmindful thinking and feeling) many other apps focus on.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Verdugo can continue the virtual Fit Mind program, where LR learned about Cookie Monster’s unmindful eating.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 17 July 2023
But the kingdom’s leaders shouldn’t be surprised if some Americans see that decision as unmindful—if not ungrateful.
—Karen Elliott House, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2022
Is unmindful of its sole predator, Time.
—Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 29 July 2022
The Dead Sea scrolls were mostly saved by bribe and threat: unmindful finders re-interred the rest in hopes of gain.
—Michael H. Levin, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2021
And while that's solid advice for a platform where an unmindful tweet can cause strangers to angrily appear in your mentions, sometimes being the main character has its perks.
—Kovie Biakolo, Glamour, 30 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmindful
Adjective
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Police Chief Rocky Wenrick said officers were unaware that the man entered the vehicle.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mary graduated from Hyles-Anderson in 2007 and was unaware at the time of the limits of her degree.—
Olivia Empson,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In all instances, people are often oblivious about the state of their mouths.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In most videos, Garcia is a one-woman band, acting not only as herself, but also as characters commonly seen in Hispanic homes, including the nagging abuela, oblivious dad and loud mom.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Across Southern California, e-bike popularity has soared, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic — with a disportionate number of young riders ignorant or ignoring the rules of the road, authorities say, leading to crashes and in some cases fatalities.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Unmindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmindful. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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