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Unaware vs Oblivious - What's the difference?

unaware | oblivious |

Oblivious is a synonym of unaware.



As adjectives the difference between unaware and oblivious

is that unaware is not aware or informed; lacking knowledge while oblivious is (usually followed by to or of) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.

unaware

English

Adjective

(-)
  • not aware or informed; lacking knowledge
    • I'm unaware of the answer to that question.
    Luckily, she was unaware that I'd spent the last five years in prison.
  • Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive.
    • (Jonathan Swift)

    Derived terms

    * unawares adverb

    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