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obliviousness

ob·liv·i·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-bliv-ee-uh s]
    • /əˈblɪv i əs/
    • /əˈblɪvɪəsnəs /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-bliv-ee-uh s]
    • /əˈblɪv i əs/

Definitions of obliviousness word

  • adjective obliviousness unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration. 1
  • adjective obliviousness forgetful; without remembrance or memory: oblivious of my former failure. 1
  • adjective obliviousness Archaic. inducing forgetfulness. 1
  • noun obliviousness The characteristic of being oblivious. 1
See all 4 definitions of obliviousness

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Origin of obliviousness

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 Obliviousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Obliviousness

obliviousness 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for obliviousness

noun obliviousness

  • ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
  • bewilderment — Bewilderment is the feeling of being bewildered.
  • blindness — unable to see; lacking the sense of sight; sightless: a blind man.
  • callowness — immature or inexperienced: a callow youth.
  • crudeness — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
All 45 Synonyms of obliviousness

Antonyms for obliviousness

noun obliviousness

  • cognizance — Cognizance is knowledge or understanding.
  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
  • concern — Concern is worry about a situation.
  • regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
All 6 Antonyms of obliviousness

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