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unaware

/ˌʌnəˈweːɹ/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Lacking knowledge or awareness; not informed or enlightened.

    - "Despite the danger, some hikers were unaware of the approaching storm."
    - "The new employee was unaware of the company's policies."
  • adjective

    Ignorant of or uninvolved in something.

    - "The president was unaware of the plot against him."
    - "My grandma is unaware of modern technology."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/



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Synonyms

clueless
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unaware
aware , prepare , stare , repair , repare
Variants
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unaware , unawarely , unawareness , unawarenesses
Etymology
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Old English unweorþ, unweorþig, from un- ‘not’ + weorþan ‘to become, come to be’


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unaware' appears in the title of a 1997 film directed by Ishai Setton.

  2. The term 'unaware' is used in various forms of literature, including poetry and prose, to describe characters who are oblivious to their surroundings or situations.


Related Concepts
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  1. ignorance: A lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

  2. oblivious: Unaware or unmindful of something, often used to describe someone who is preoccupied or distracted.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'unaware' is often used to describe characters who are oblivious to the dangers or realities around them, creating tension and suspense. In music, the term can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of surprise or ignorance.

How to Memorize "unaware"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a blank expression, as if they have no knowledge or understanding of their surroundings.
    - Visualize a light bulb not turning on, representing a lack of awareness or understanding.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unaware' with the feeling of being in the dark or out of the loop.
    - Connect it with the image of a person with their eyes closed or their head in the sand.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a phrase like 'Unaware starts with U, Understanding is what we all strive to do.'


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