Definition of UNAWARE

unaware

Adjective

  • Not knowing or conscious of something; oblivious.
  • (often followed by `of') not aware
    • "seemed unaware of the scrutiny"
    • "unaware of the danger they were in"
    • "unaware of the newborn hope"
    • "the most unaware person I've known"

Adj

  • Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.
  • Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive; oblivious.

Examples

  • I'm unaware of the answer to that question.
  • Luckily, she was unaware that I'd spent the last five years in prison.
  • My opponent seemed unaware of the triple-word score I was setting up.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + aware.

Synonyms

incognizant, clueless

Antonyms

aware

Scrabble Score: 10

unaware: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
unaware: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unaware: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

unaware: valid Words With Friends Word