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
In the short clip, while the ladies of the ton swoon as an oblivious Mr. Bridgerton walks into the ball in a mask, the only person who catches his attention is a lady dressed in a silver enthralled by the chandelier.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025
One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
On this April morning, the person behind the wheel of a gray SUV flies down West 103rd Street, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to the nearby school and speed limit.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
New farmers begin to work the land, oblivious to the hidden danger.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025
One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
On this April morning, the person behind the wheel of a gray SUV flies down West 103rd Street, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to the nearby school and speed limit.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
New farmers begin to work the land, oblivious to the hidden danger.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oblivious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivious
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When Martone was personally attacked with deepfake pornography, the content was posted on social media and emailed to her employer with demands to fire Martone, unaware that Martone was the company CEO.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But lawyers can hardly be unaware of the pitfalls for their own profession in failing to monitor bots’ outputs.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Simone, still at the hospital, remains blissfully ignorant of Kiki’s vengeful turn.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Conservative media, once a proud home to voices like Charles Krauthammer, Jonah Goldberg, and Bill Kristol, now platforms ignorant Trump sycophants who have no use for conservative principles — or principles of any kind.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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“Oblivious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivious. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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