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oblivious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈblɪviəs/

oblivious means: If you are like this, you do not notice or know about something happening around you.

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If you are like this, you do not notice or know about something happening around you.

  • He was oblivious to the noise.
  • She walked on, oblivious to everyone watching her.
  • Are you completely oblivious to what is happening?

How to use it: oblivious to something (She was oblivious to the noise outside.); oblivious of something (He seemed oblivious of the danger.)

Similar words: unaware, unmindful

Opposites: aware

Common phrases: oblivious to danger, completely oblivious, oblivious of something

Questions about oblivious

What does oblivious mean?

If you are like this, you do not notice or know about something happening around you.

What is oblivious in other languages?

Türkçe: habersiz · Español: ajeno · Français: inconscient · Deutsch: ahnungslos · Italiano: ignaro · 日本語: 気づいていない

How do you pronounce oblivious?

It is pronounced /əˈblɪviəs/.

How do you use oblivious in a sentence?

He was oblivious to the noise. She walked on, oblivious to everyone watching her.

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