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ob·liv·i·ous
 oblivious
- pronunciation:
blI
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usu. fol. by of or to).
Engrossed in the television program, he was oblivious to the noise of the children.She was oblivious to all my struggles.- synonyms:
- insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful
- antonyms:
- aware, conscious
- similar words:
- absent, careless, heedless, inattentive, mindless
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| definition 2: |
lacking any recollection; forgetting or forgetful (usu. fol. by of).
Oblivious of his past infidelities, she believed his promise.- synonyms:
- forgetful
- similar words:
- blind, inattentive, insensible, neglectful, regardless, thoughtless
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| related words: |
absent-minded, negligent, unconscious |
| derivations: |
obliviously (adv.), obliviousness (n.) |
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