unaware

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word unaware. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word unaware, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say unaware in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word unaware you have here. The definition of the word unaware will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofunaware, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ aware.

Pronunciation

Adjective

unaware (comparative more unaware, superlative most unaware)

  1. Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.
    I'm unaware of the answer to that question.
    Luckily, she was unaware that I'd spent the last five years in prison.
    • 1989, Journal of contemporary psychotherapy, volume 19:
      The more unaware the self is of other selves, that is, the more complete the splits, the greater the degree of schizoid pathology.
  2. Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive; oblivious.

Synonyms

  • (not aware or informed; lacking knowledge): clueless

Derived terms

Translations

See also