oblivious

/əˈblɪviːəs/

adj 2

Collocations

VERBS

appear, be, seem

She seemed oblivious to all the noise and chaos happening around her in the busy mall.

become | remain

make sb

The loud music made her completely oblivious to the phone ringing in the other room.

ADV

completely, quite, totally | almost | apparently, seemingly | clearly

PREP

She was completely oblivious of the mess in her apartment while she studied for her exam.

He was completely oblivious to the fact that everyone was staring at him.

adj

Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.

Your grandmother is completely oblivious to her surroundings.

Forgetful.

He's hopelessly oblivious, always forgetting his appointments.

adjective — failing to keep in mind

Your grandmother is completely oblivious to her surroundings.

Wiktionary

He's hopelessly oblivious, always forgetting his appointments.

Wiktionary

She was so preoccupied that she was oblivious of her surroundings.

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My father is oblivious to the emotional pain his abuse caused me.

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A woman can be oblivious to a hundred things you did well, and point out only the things at which you failed.

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Tom is oblivious.

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