Synonyms for

Unaware

Verb / ˌʌnʌˈwer / Another word for unaware — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not having knowledge or perception of a particular thing

Synonyms & similar words

incognizant aware ignorant uninformed clueless unconscious oblivious blind unknowing naive inattentive unobservant incognizant unenlightened unfamiliar uninstructed unversed unschooled unskilled unsuspecting unmindful unwitting

Synonyms by register

Formal

oblivious uninformed unacquainted ignorant

Informal

clueless out of the loop in the dark not hip

Literary

unwitting unheeding unmindful

Antonyms

aware conscious knowing informed cognizant sensible alert

Common collocations

  • completely unaware
  • largely unaware
  • unaware of the danger
  • unaware of the consequences
  • unaware of his presence
  • unaware of the truth
  • unaware of the situation

Word family

noun unawareness
adjective unaware
adverb unawares

Usage note

Often followed by 'of' to specify what someone is unaware of. Can sometimes imply a lack of attention or diligence rather than a complete absence of knowledge.

Example sentences

  1. I was unaware that the store closed at 6 pm.
  2. The little girl was unaware of the danger of playing near the road.
  3. He was so deep in thought that he was unaware of his surroundings.
  4. She was unaware of the consequences of her actions.
  5. The bird was unaware of the cat waiting to pounce on it.

Quotes

  • The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge. - John Naisbitt

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