unaware

adjective
UK: /ˌʌn.əˈweər/
US: /ˌʌn.əˈwer/

  1. Not knowing or realizing something.

    1. I was unaware of the risks involved.
    2. She remained unaware that she was being watched for several weeks by detectives.

Synonyms

unsuspecting oblivious clueless unconscious ignorant
unaware adverb

  1. Without realizing or intending to do something; inadvertently.

    1. Unaware, he stepped into the mud.
    2. Completely unaware, she insulted his mother, which made him quite upset.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unaware" is /ˌʌn.əˈweər/ in British English and /ˌʌn.əˈwer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unaware": unsuspecting, oblivious, clueless, unconscious, ignorant.

Example usage of "unaware": "I was unaware of the risks involved.". More examples on the page.