oblivious — not 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
Completely unaware of surroundings
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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.
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“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.”
“My dad is completely oblivious to technology - he still thinks Wi-Fi is a type of coffee.”
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