Definition

The condition of not knowing or being conscious of something.

Example

His unawareness of the situation led to misunderstandings.

Conversation

I read an article about how we often live in a state of unawareness about our habits.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It mentioned that being in this unawareness can really affect our lives.

I guess it makes sense, we might not notice things that need changing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unawareness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "awareness" (from Old English "warian", meaning to be aware or to be cautious). The word "unawareness" means the state of not being aware or lacking awareness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'awareness', which means being conscious of something. This helps you remember that 'unawareness' refers to the state of not being conscious or aware.

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