Synonyms of oblivious

oblivious

adjective

ə-ˈbli-vē-əs 

as in unaware

not informed about or aware of something

the out-of-state motorist claimed to be oblivious of the local speed limit, even though the signs must have been hard to miss

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unaware
• ignorant
• unmindful
• clueless
• uninformed
• unconscious
• unknowing
• unwitting
• in the dark
• incognizant
• innocent
• unacquainted
• nescient
• uneducated
• insensible
• unschooled
• heedless
• untaught
• inattentive
• absent
• absentminded
• abstracted
• inconscient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aware
• conscious
• cognizant
• knowing
• acquainted
• mindful
• informed
• grounded
• conversant
• taught
• hip
• up-to-date
• knowledgeable
• educated
• witting
• observant
• sensitive
• plugged-in
• schooled
• sentient
• au courant
• heedful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oblivious

Children were playing badminton, oblivious of the ancient church looming behind them. —The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025

While the guests remain oblivious to the horrors Harry is experiencing off the boat, Captain Jason safely rescues Harry as producers scramble to find a way to stop Harry's mangled thumb from bleeding profusely. —Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025

This is classic Night Agent stuff: Peter Sutherland on the run again, setting out to prevent an attack while the oblivious U.S. government tries to stop him. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025

Barber’s character usually seemed oblivious of or unbothered by the adults’ insults or cheerfully fired back hilarious barbs of her own. —John Russell, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025