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He was oblivious to the noise outside.
What does Oblivious mean?
Oblivious means not noticing what is happening.
Dictionary definition
Not aware of something happening nearby or around you.
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The cat seemed oblivious to the toy beside its paw.
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The character was oblivious to the clues that everyone else had already noticed.
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Oblivious means not noticing what is happening.
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WordOblivious.
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MeaningOblivious means not noticing what is happening.
ExampleExample: He was oblivious to the noise outside.
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- uh · bliv · ee · us
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- bliv
- Ending
- us
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- Put a little extra energy on bliv.
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Synonyms
Words like Oblivious
unawareUse when someone does not know something.
cluelessUse informally for not understanding what is happening.
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Oblivious word family
Base word
oblivious
adverb
obliviously
In a way that shows lack of awareness.
noun
oblivion
A state of being forgotten or unaware.
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