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- [uh-bliv-ee-uh s]
- /əˈblɪv i əs/
- /əˈblɪv.i.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-bliv-ee-uh s]
- /əˈblɪv i əs/
Definitions of oblivious word
- adjective oblivious unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration. 1
- adjective oblivious forgetful; without remembrance or memory: oblivious of my former failure. 1
- adjective oblivious Archaic. inducing forgetfulness. 1
- noun oblivious Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one. 1
- adjective oblivious unaware 1
- adjective oblivious not conscious of 1
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Origin of oblivious
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin oblīviōsus forgetful, equivalent to oblīvī(scī) to for-get + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Oblivious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oblivious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
oblivious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oblivious
adjective oblivious
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unconscious — not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.
- unmindful — not mindful; unaware; heedless; forgetful; careless; neglectful: unmindful of obligations.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- insensible — incapable of feeling or perceiving; deprived of sensation; unconscious, as a person after a violent blow.
Antonyms for oblivious
adjective oblivious
- conscious — If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
- aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
- concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
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