Synonyms for oblivious

Synonyms for (adj) oblivious

Synonyms: oblivious, forgetful

Definition: failing to keep in mind

Usage: forgetful of her responsibilities; oblivious old age

Similar words: inattentive

Definition: showing a lack of attention or care

Usage: inattentive students; an inattentive babysitter


Synonyms: unmindful, oblivious

Definition: (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of

Usage: oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform; oblivious to the risks she ran; not unmindful of the heavy responsibility

Similar words: incognizant, unaware

Definition: (often followed by `of') not aware

Usage: seemed unaware of the scrutiny; unaware of the danger they were in; unaware of the newborn hope; the most unaware person I've known


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