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What is another word for Unawareness? – 145 Unawareness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ignorance obliviousness unaware unconsciousness insensibility lack of knowledge unfamiliarity innocence naivety ignorance unconscious incognizance insensitivity obtuseness dullness blindness numbness unaware heedlessness inattention neglect disregard inconsideration thoughtlessness mindlessness absentmindedness distraction preoccupation forgetfulness ignorance lack of awareness uninformed unenlightened unacquainted uninstructed uneducated misinformed misguided uninformedness unconscious unknowing unnoticing unperceiving unrecognizing unseeing unsighted unobserving inobservant

    Meaning of Unawareness

    The state of not being aware of something

    Definitions

    • The state of not being aware of something, especially a particular fact or situation
    • * Lack of knowledge or realization about something

    Etymology of Unawareness

    The word "unawareness" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "awareness" which is derived from the Old English word "war" meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" and the suffix "-ness" forming a noun indicating a state or quality
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a lack of knowledge, perception, or realization about something, and its usage has evolved over time to encompass various contexts and connotations

    Example Uses

    • The company's unawareness of the changing market trends led to a significant decline in sales
    • * Her unawareness of the potential risks made her more vulnerable to the dangers of the situation
    • * The unawareness of the team about the new policy caused confusion and delays in the project

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    awareness knowledge consciousness perception realization recognition understanding appreciation acknowledgment notice observation attention mindfulness vigilance alertness watchfulness heedfulness consideration thoughtfulness mindfulness sensibility sensitivity discernment awareness familiarity acquaintance enlightenment education informedness cognizance

    Related Nouns

    ignorance oblivion unconsciousness insensibility numbness blindness unaware heedlessness inattention neglect disregard inconsideration thoughtlessness mindlessness absentmindedness distraction preoccupation forgetfulness innocence naivety incognizance insensitivity obtuseness dullness

    Related Verbs

    ignore overlook neglect disregard underestimate misjudge misunderstand misinterpret overlook disregard ignore fail to notice fail to recognize fail to realize be unaware of be ignorant of be unconscious of be insensitive to be numb to be blind to

    Related Adjectives

    unaware ignorant unconscious insensitive numb blind heedless inattentive neglectful disregardful inconsiderate thoughtless mindless absentminded distracted preoccupied forgetful innocent naive incognizant insensitive obtuse dull