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
His collaborators remained unaware — or kept willfully oblivious — about the allegations.
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the bold moves and tough talk, Salesforce is not oblivious to the risk.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
And so the White House is not oblivious to this, of course.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Such people are oblivious to how low America’s standing has fallen.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oblivious
Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the bold moves and tough talk, Salesforce is not oblivious to the risk.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
And so the White House is not oblivious to this, of course.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Such people are oblivious to how low America’s standing has fallen.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oblivious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivious
Adjective
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The idea that social media is the problem has become so widely accepted that many are probably unaware of the research on the impact of schools and academic pressure on kids’ and teens’ mental health.—
Jennifer Huddleston,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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For those who are unaware, the Sens are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their Eastern Conference Finals run in 2017, and one fan decided to create a hype video to commemorate the occasion.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 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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“Oblivious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivious. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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