Synonyms for

Oblivious

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

Definition

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

Synonyms & similar words

forgetful unmindful unaware ignorant indifferent uninformed clueless unconscious unknowing unmindful heedless insensible blind unobservant unperceptive unrecognizing unresponsive obtuse dense stupid dull thick-headed

Synonyms by register

Formal

unaware unmindful heedless

Informal

clueless out of it in the dark not paying attention

Literary

unheeding unwitting

Antonyms

aware conscious mindful attentive perceptive observant cognizant

Common collocations

  • oblivious to danger
  • oblivious to surroundings
  • completely oblivious
  • oblivious to the fact
  • oblivious to criticism
  • oblivious to the world
  • oblivious to change

Word family

adjective oblivious
adverb obliviously

Usage note

Often followed by 'to' or 'of'. While 'oblivious of' is grammatically correct, 'oblivious to' is more common and generally preferred.

Example sentences

  1. She was so lost in thought that she was oblivious to her surroundings.
  2. The driver was oblivious to the traffic around him.
  3. He was oblivious to the fact that he had food on his face.
  4. The teacher was oblivious to the fact that the students were cheating.
  5. The child was oblivious to the danger of running into the street.

Quotes

  • I am so oblivious to a lot of things because I'm always in my own world.
  • Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil.
  • The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.

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