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obliviousnot aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈblɪviəs/

Korean meaning: 주변에서 일어나는 일을 알지 못하는, 의식하지 못하는

Korean pronunciation: 어-블리-비어스 (강세: 블리)

Example Sentences

  • He was so oblivious to his surroundings that he walked into a glass door.
  • The couple seemed oblivious to the fact that their loud argument was disturbing everyone in the restaurant.
  • She remained blissfully oblivious to her ex-boyfriend's attempts to win her back.

oblivious

ADJECTIVE

//əˈblɪviəs//

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

oblivious concept
💡 Concept

Completely unaware of surroundings

oblivious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Oblivious to the devious thief, he studies previous cases!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈblɪviəs/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈblɪviəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootoblivi
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'obliviosus' meaning 'forgetful,' derived from 'oblivio' (forgetfulness) and related to 'obliviscor' (to forget). The word entered English in the 15th century through Middle English and Old French.

🎵Rhyme

previousdevious
previous
devious

🔗Collocations

oblivious to
completely oblivious
remain oblivious
blissfully oblivious
oblivious of danger
seem oblivious

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He was so oblivious to his surroundings that he walked into a glass door.

The couple seemed oblivious to the fact that their loud argument was disturbing everyone in the restaurant.

She remained blissfully oblivious to her ex-boyfriend's attempts to win her back.

😄 Fun example

My dad is completely oblivious to technology - he still thinks Wi-Fi is a type of coffee.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

unawareunconsciousignorantcluelessinattentive

Antonyms

awareconsciousalert

Related

overlookneglectoblivionmindless

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