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Blithe vs Oblivious - What's the difference?

blithe | oblivious |

As adjectives the difference between blithe and oblivious

is that blithe is (dated or literary) happy, cheerful while oblivious is (usually followed by to'' or ''of ) lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.

blithe

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (dated or literary) Happy, cheerful.
  • Indifferent, careless, showing a lack of concern.
    • She had a blithe disregard of cultures outside the United States.

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    oblivious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (usually followed by to'' or ''of ) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
  • Failing to remember; forgetful.

    • Related terms

    * oblivion * oblivious transfer