unaware
gb/ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ/ us/ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ/
B1
Inglês
~ 9100
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B1
property
1
not knowing about something
Not knowing that something is true or is happening.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is unaware of [something]; [someone] is unaware that [clause]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"unaware about"* instead of *"unaware of"* (e.g., say *"She is unaware of the problem"*, not *"unaware about the problem"*). Another common mistake is confusing *"unaware"* with *"unknown"*: *"I am unaware of this rule"* (I do not know about it) vs. *"I am unknown here"* (people here do not know who I am).
Sinônimos
ignorant (Can sound more negative or critical; often used for general lack of knowledge, not just about one thing.)
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unconscious (Often means not awake or not aware in a medical sense; can also mean not aware of something, but is more formal or technical.)
Antônimos
aware (The direct opposite; means knowing or realizing something.)
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conscious (Means noticing and knowing about something, especially with clear mental attention.)
Colocações
completely unaware
|apparently unaware
|remain unaware
|be unaware of the fact
|unaware that
|largely unaware
Temas
knowledge
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- He seemed completely unaware of the problem with the software update.
- Many people are still unaware that the deadline has been moved to next week.
- I was unaware of her decision until I read the email.
- The company claims it was unaware of any safety issues with the product.
- She remained unaware that her comment had hurt his feelings.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I was unaware of the new rule at work.
- She is unaware that he wants to leave the job.
- They were unaware of the danger on the road.
- He seemed unaware of how late it was.
- We are unaware of any other problems.
adjective
B2
property
2
not noticing surroundings
Not seeing, hearing, or feeling what is happening around you right now.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is unaware of [surroundings/event]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this sense with simple lack of general knowledge. In this sense, *unaware* is about the present moment and your surroundings, often similar to *not noticing*. Also, avoid saying *"unaware from"*; use *"unaware of"* (e.g., *"He was unaware of the car"*).
Sinônimos
oblivious (Often stronger and slightly more expressive; suggests being deep in thought or not caring about what is around you.)
Antônimos
alert (Suggests being very aware and ready to react to what is happening around you.)
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attentive (Stresses careful and focused attention to people or events around you.)
Colocações
unaware of his surroundings
|walked past, unaware
|seemingly unaware
|apparently unaware
|unaware of the noise
|completely unaware of her presence
Temas
perception
|safety
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemplos
- She walked across the street, completely unaware of the car coming toward her.
- He sat with his headphones on, unaware of the phone ringing beside him.
- The child was unaware of the crowd gathering behind him.
- Lost in thought, I was unaware of how loudly I was speaking.
- They were so focused on the game that they were unaware of the time.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He was unaware of the car behind him.
- I was unaware of the man standing next to me.
- She listened to music and was unaware of the noise outside.
- The boy was unaware of his mother calling his name.
- They were unaware of the people watching them.
Gramática
Expressões
be unaware of
1/bˈi ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase
not know about something
To not know that something is true or is happening.
Exemplos
- She was completely unaware of the mistake in her report.
- Many customers were unaware of the change in opening hours.
be unaware that
1/bˈi ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
not know that something is true
To not know or not realize that something is true, followed by a full sentence.
Exemplos
- I was unaware that the meeting had been canceled.
- They seemed unaware that their voices could be heard outside.
blissfully unaware
1/blˈɪsfəli ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
happily not knowing something
Not knowing about something bad or serious, and being happy or calm because of this.
Exemplos
- The children played in the garden, blissfully unaware of their parents’ worries.
- He was blissfully unaware of the trouble his email had caused.
remain unaware of
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
continue to not know something
To keep not knowing or not finding out about something over a period of time.
Exemplos
- Most users remained unaware of the security risk for years.
- The public remained largely unaware of the negotiations taking place.
seem unaware of
1/sˈim ˌʌnəwˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase
appear to not know something
To appear as if you do not know about something.
Exemplos
- He seemed unaware of how rude his comment sounded.
- They seemed unaware of the effect their decision would have on staff.