unaware
/ˌʌnəˈwɛr/adjective★Intermediate
general
Not having knowledge or consciousness of something; ignorant of a fact or situation.
He remained unaware of the growing tension in the room.
He didn't notice the increasing tension in the room.
The company was unaware of the security breach until it was too late.
The company didn't know about the security breach until it was too late.
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Often used to describe a lack of awareness about something significant or important.
Collocations
unaware ofnot knowing aboutremain unawarecontinue to not know
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
become awarephrase
to start knowing or realizing something
make awarephrase
to inform someone about something
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Unaware' is often followed by 'of' to specify what someone doesn't know.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'unaware' to describe a lack of knowledge or realization about something.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'unaware', from 'un-' (not) + 'aware' (conscious, alert).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in contexts where someone fails to notice something important or obvious.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixaware
conscious or alert
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