un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
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Examples of unaware in a Sentence
Adjective
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
Adverb
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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Adjective
But Hayes was unaware of her athletic capabilities.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
When Zendaya slyly revealed her engagement to Tom Holland at the 2025 Golden Globes, Carol Han Pyle was unaware of the buzz at first.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The complaint also alleges that Experian failed to inform consumers of the results of reinvestigations, leaving them unaware of the status and outcomes of their disputes.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The cargo had been a top priority, transported across the Pacific in record time, with the crew largely unaware of its significance.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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unaware
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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