unaware

1 of 2

adjective

un·​aware ˌən-ə-ˈwer How to pronounce unaware (audio)
Synonyms of unawarenext
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely adverb
unawareness noun

unaware

2 of 2

adverb

: unawares

Synonyms of unaware

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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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The point of the law, Brown said, is to give potentially unaware or financially vulnerable homeowners time to think, and perhaps time to consider other offers, or to investigate the true value of their homes. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 When white people get beaten up or injured, as gravely as by torture or as dramatically as in a car chase, the police appear to be unaware or indifferent, as do Black and white townspeople alike. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 The District was unaware of previous statements made by the speaker at the time of the selection. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 But Kelce, unaware of Gracie’s warnings, cheerfully makes a peace sign in response. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaware

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1696, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unaware was in 1581

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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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unaware

1 of 2 adverb
un·​aware ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r How to pronounce unaware (audio)
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares

unaware

2 of 2 adjective
: not aware : ignorant
unawareness noun
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