obliviousness
Americannoun
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the fact or state of being unconscious, unaware, or unmindful.
Her utter obliviousness to her own lack of personal hygiene was the most remarkable thing about her.
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the fact or state of being without remembrance of something; forgetfulness.
Obliviousness to our past errors, and lack of resolve about our future action, are keeping us from moving forward.
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Etymology
Origin of obliviousness
First recorded in 1525–35; oblivious ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The ostentatious coronation probably didn’t help a royal family already tarnished by Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ and general obliviousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Identifying behaviors that make us recoil, like self-absorption and obliviousness, requires an ironic amount of self-reflection.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
Someday this chapter may be viewed as fascinating for its obliviousness and, from a public relations standpoint, its recklessness.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2023
Throughout the book, Guns skewers the obliviousness of the privileged.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2023
Emenike’s obliviousness had upset him, because it suggested a disregard, and, even worse, an indifference to him, and to his present life.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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