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un-uh-WAIR/ˌʌnəˈweə/

Unaware means not knowing about something: be unaware of, unaware that, completely unaware. Aware is the opposite. Unknown describes the thing, not the person. Unconscious is medical — much stronger. Do not write unaware when you mean underwear, or unaware of vs don’t care (unwilling).

Meaning

Not knowing about something.

Examples

• “She was unaware that the shop had already closed.”
• “I was unaware of the extra charge on the bill.”
• “They walked on, unaware that the path was closed.”

Good to know

be unaware of / unaware that. Opposite: aware. Stronger mix-up: unconscious.

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