unaware
/ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.
Adjective
Examples
I'm unaware of the answer to that question.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not noticing; paying no heed; thoughtless; inattentive; oblivious.
Adjective
Examples
Or on the mat devoutly kneeling,
Would lift her eyes up to the ceiling,
And heave her bosom unaware
For neighbouring beaux to see it bare.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unaware” mean?
Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful.
Is “unaware” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.