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.