Oblivious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of; "oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform"; "oblivious to the risks she ran"; "not unmindful of the heavy responsibility".
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Examples
- She walked into the meeting completely oblivious to the heated discussion that had been going on for hours.
- He was oblivious of the criticism being leveled against him in the press, refusing to read the reviews.
- The children were oblivious to the dangers of playing near the water's edge, laughing and splashing in the waves.
- She was oblivious of the sound of her alarm clock, sleeping peacefully through the noise.
- The driver was oblivious to the warning signs of a possible accident, failing to stop at the red light.
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Meaning 2
Failing to keep in mind; "forgetful of her responsibilities"; "oblivious old age".
Classification
All adjective clusters.