un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
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
Tarrant County spokesperson Regina Calderon said the Elections Office is unaware of any complaints regarding Rodriguez’s claims.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
In many cases, schools were unaware of any issues until after the fact.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
—Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Fuqua also noted that police were unaware of what led Demetrius to approach this particular student.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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