unaware

pronunciation

How to pronounce unaware in British English: UK [ˌʌnəˈweə(r)]word uk audio image

How to pronounce unaware in American English: US [ˌʌnəˈwer] word us audio image

  • Adjective:
    (often followed by `of') not aware
    not aware or knowing
    (often followed by `of') lacking knowledge or awareness

Word Origin

unaware (adj.)
1590a; see unawares.

Antonym

adj.

aware

Example

1. It also emerged that workmates know at least five secrets about each other that their partners are unaware of .
2. A chinese businessman accused by us prosecutors of supplying iran 's nuclear and missile programme said yesterday he was unaware of the charges and denied his products were intended for military use .
3. The japanese foreign ministry and cabinet office said they are unaware whether china has named the islands .
4. You may have been unaware that god holds you responsible for the unbelievers who live around you .
5. The children are different ; more open and beautiful in their innocence , unaware of what is ahead .

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