OBLIVIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does oblivious mean? • OBLIVIOUS (adjective)
The adjective OBLIVIOUS has 2 senses:
1. (followed by 'to' or 'of') lacking conscious awareness of
2. failing to keep in mind
Familiarity information: OBLIVIOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• OBLIVIOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
(followed by 'to' or 'of') lacking conscious awareness of
Synonyms:
oblivious; unmindful
Context examples:
oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform / oblivious to the risks she ran / not unmindful of the heavy responsibility
Similar:
incognizant; unaware ((often followed by 'of') not aware)
Meaning:
Failing to keep in mind
Synonyms:
oblivious; forgetful
Context examples:
forgetful of her responsibilities / oblivious old age
Similar:
inattentive (showing a lack of attention or care)
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