oblivious
pronunciation
How to pronounce oblivious in British English:
UK [əˈblɪviəs]
How to pronounce oblivious in American English:
US [əˈblɪviəs]
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- Adjective:
- (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
- failing to keep in mind
Word Origin
- oblivious (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Latin obliviosus "forgetful, that easily forgets; producing forgetfulness," from oblivion (see oblivion). Meaning "unaware, unconscious (of something)" is from 1862, formerly regarded as erroneous, this is now the general meaning and the word has lost its original sense of "no longer aware or mindful." Properly should be used with to, not of. Related: Obliviously; obliviousness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Your parents seem oblivious to the fact that their disorder is gradually taking over your life , too .
- 2. Kaito was oblivious to the tension between the two and smiled politely at the older man .
- 3. It looked so funny , especially the fact that the girl was so oblivious to it .
- 4. But mary 's parents seem almost oblivious to misery .
- 5. She gradually became oblivious to the noise .