Unaware

Lacking knowledge or consciousness; not realizing or understanding something. To be Unaware implies a state of being uninformed or oblivious to facts, situations, or potential consequences.

It can be used to describe a temporary state of oversight or a more persistent lack of understanding due to inexperience, disinterest, or a deliberate avoidance of information.

The term often carries a connotation of being unprepared or vulnerable as a result of this lack of awareness.

It highlights a gap between reality and perception. .

Unaware meaning with examples

• Unaware of the impending storm, they continued their picnic, enjoying the sunshine and gentle breeze until the first raindrops began to fall, abruptly ending their idyllic afternoon.
• She was completely Unaware that her microphone was still on, leading to a rather embarrassing, though harmless, exchange with her colleague being broadcast to the entire virtual meeting.
• The new employee was Unaware of the unspoken office rules regarding lunch breaks and meeting etiquette, leading to a few awkward encounters in his first week at the company.
• He drove home Unaware that his tire was slowly deflating, only realizing the problem when the car started pulling noticeably to one side, forcing him to stop on the shoulder.