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unaware

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnəˈwɛr/ · UK /ˌʌnəˈwɛə/

unaware means: Not knowing about something or not realizing that it is happening.

adjective

NOT KNOWINGB2

Not knowing about something or not realizing that it is happening.

  • I was unaware of the problem.
  • She seemed unaware that anyone was watching.
  • They remained unaware of the danger until morning.

How to use it: unaware of something (He was unaware of the change.); unaware that… (We were unaware that the road was closed.)

Similar words: ignorant, oblivious

Opposites: aware

Common phrases: unaware of something, completely unaware, remain unaware, totally unaware

Questions about unaware

What does unaware mean?

Not knowing about something or not realizing that it is happening.

What is unaware in other languages?

Türkçe: habersiz · Español: inconsciente · Français: ignorant · Deutsch: ahnungslos · Italiano: ignaro · 日本語: 気づいていない

How do you pronounce unaware?

In American English /ˌʌnəˈwɛr/; in British English /ˌʌnəˈwɛə/.

How do you use unaware in a sentence?

I was unaware of the problem. She seemed unaware that anyone was watching.

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