Unaware
/ˌʌnəˈwɛər/
Definitions
Not conscious or informed of something; ignorant.
/ˌʌnəˈwɛər/
Lacking knowledge or awareness of a particular fact or situation.
He was completely unaware of the gossip circulating about him.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a movie, and the ending is a surprise. If you didn't know what was going to happen, you were unaware of it. It's like not having a clue!
👶 For kids: Being unaware means you don't know something that other people know.
More Examples
They were unaware of the approaching storm until it was too late.
She remained unaware of her friend's disappointment.
How It's Used
"She was unaware of the danger."
"Many patients are unaware of their own biases."
Idioms & expressions
unaware of oneself
Lacking self-awareness or introspection.
"He was completely unaware of his own annoying habits."
From Middle English *unwar*, from Old English *unwær* ('not aware, heedless'), from *un-* ('not') + *wær* ('aware, cautious').
The word has existed since the late 16th century and has consistently held its meaning of not being informed or conscious of something.
Memory tip
Think of the opposite of 'aware'. If you're unaware, you're in the dark!