as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
a bunch of loud partygoers who seemed utterly incognizant of the disturbance they were creating
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Adjective
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In Hokum, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, unaware that the property is said to be haunted by a witch.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026 -
Most Derby-goers are unaware the Mansion even exists due to its secret, high-security location.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aasif Mandvi and Christopher Fitzgerald barely register as Jane and Julia’s oblivious husbands, while Consuelos, who plays Maurice as a suave cuckolder with a dodgy European accent, should probably stick to daytime TV.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then, 15 meters later, a clueless cameraman stepped onto lane 1 from the infield, oblivious to the approaching pack.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The popularity of e-bikes and e-motos has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving lawmakers and law enforcement scrambling to regulate the bikes that are often used by young riders ignorant or disdainful of the rules of the road.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trump is either too ignorant or mentally challenged — and dangerous — to continue as president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Incognizant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incognizant. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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