
Oblivion
Unaware State
Used when someone is totally absorbed and doesn't notice surroundings.

She read the novel, in oblivion to the chaos around her.
Not Negative
"Oblivion" doesn't always mean something bad; can be neutral.

He painted in blissful oblivion of the time passing.
Mental Escape
Sometimes used to describe a mindful or restful state.

The meditation brought her to a state of complete oblivion.
Compare with
AmnesiaAnnihilationDecimateEradicateExtinctionForgetfulObliterateUnconscious
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