oblivious (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈblɪviəs/
Definition
Not aware of or not noticing what is happening around one.
Examples
He was so engrossed in his book that he was oblivious to the noisy construction outside.
Despite the clear warnings, many people remained oblivious to the risks involved.
The children played happily in the park, completely oblivious to the approaching storm.
How to Use oblivious
- oblivious to (prepositional phrase)
- Not aware of something. — "He seemed oblivious to the criticism directed at him."
- oblivious of (prepositional phrase)
- Not aware of something (less common than 'to'). — "She was oblivious of the time, lost in her creative work."
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