Synonyms for

Oblivion

Verb / ʌˈblɪvi:ʌn / Another word for oblivion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state of being completely forgotten or unknown

Synonyms & similar words

obliviousness limbo forgetfulness amnesia obliviousness unconsciousness limbo nothingness extinction annihilation erasure obliteration void emptiness neglect disregard indifference unconcern insensibility apathy lethargy inattention

Synonyms by register

Formal

unconsciousness insensibility ignorance

Informal

the dark out of it zonked

Literary

netherworld abyss void

Antonyms

awareness consciousness remembrance memory recognition knowledge sentience

Common collocations

  • fall into oblivion
  • sink into oblivion
  • fade into oblivion
  • plunge into oblivion
  • return from oblivion
  • lost to oblivion
  • the oblivion of death

Word family

noun oblivion
adjective oblivious

Usage note

Oblivion often refers to a state of being forgotten or unaware. It can be used in contexts ranging from personal forgetfulness to the ultimate state of non-existence.

Example sentences

  1. The old factory fell into oblivion after the new one opened.
  2. If you don't study for the test, you risk oblivion.
  3. The band's music was popular for a while, but they soon faded into oblivion.
  4. The ancient civilization fell into oblivion after it was conquered by a neighboring tribe.
  5. The once-famous singer was now living in oblivion, forgotten by her fans.

Quotes

  • We are all sentenced to solitary confinement inside our own skins, for life! - Tennessee Williams
  • Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on. - Les Brown
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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