unaware
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌʌnəˈwɛr/
KK: /ʌnˈɛr/
adjective
Definition
Not having knowledge or awareness about something.
Example
She was unaware of the changes in the schedule.
Conversation
I was really surprised by the news yesterday.
Yeah, I think many people were unaware of what was happening.
It just shows how quickly things can change, right?
Exactly! It’s crazy how we can be so unaware sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ignorant
oblivious
unconscious
Antonyms
aware
conscious
informed
adverb
Definition
Not having knowledge or awareness of something.
Example
She was unaware of the changes happening in the company.
Conversation
I was totally unaware that you were moving this weekend.
Yeah, I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.
I would have helped you if I had known, seriously!
Root Explanation
**Unaware** → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "aware" (from Old English *awær*, meaning having knowledge or being conscious). The word "unaware" means not having knowledge or consciousness of something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'having knowledge' ('aware') — that's why unaware means not knowing.
Visually Confused Words
unware
aware
unwarped
unwarned
unwarmed
unwarely