Oblivious
adjective
Not knowing or not aware of what is happening around you.
She was so focused on her book that she was oblivious to the world around her.
Often appears as...
- be totally oblivious
- remain oblivious
adjective
Not conscious or aware of someone or something.
He was completely oblivious to the fact that he was being criticized.
Often appears as...
- become oblivious
- be oblivious to
adjective
Not knowing or not aware of what is happening around you.
She was so focused on her book that she was oblivious to the world around her.
Often appears as...
- be totally oblivious
- remain oblivious
adjective
Not conscious or aware of someone or something.
He was completely oblivious to the fact that he was being criticized.
Often appears as...
- become oblivious
- be oblivious to
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies negligence or lack of consideration for others.
She was oblivious to her friend's discomfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural References
Used in media to describe characters unaware of obvious things.
The movie's hero was oblivious to the villain's scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Negative
Although neutral, it's usually negative, suggesting a lack of attention.
He was oblivious to the danger signs.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies negligence or lack of consideration for others.
She was oblivious to her friend's discomfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural References
Used in media to describe characters unaware of obvious things.
The movie's hero was oblivious to the villain's scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Negative
Although neutral, it's usually negative, suggesting a lack of attention.
He was oblivious to the danger signs.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies negligence or lack of consideration for others.
She was oblivious to her friend's discomfort.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural References
Used in media to describe characters unaware of obvious things.
The movie's hero was oblivious to the villain's scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Negative
Although neutral, it's usually negative, suggesting a lack of attention.
He was oblivious to the danger signs.
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Tan Le: My immigration...
We settled in Footscray, a working-class suburb whose demographic is layers of immigrants. Unlike the settled middle-class suburbs, whose existence I was oblivious of, there was no sense of entitlement in Footscray. The smells from shop doors were from the rest of the world.
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Secrets of the mind and...
while being completely oblivious of the fact I was manipulating them. So what happened here? Because you were aware that I was trying to influence your choice, you probably paid more attention to what I was doing. And this led the majority of you to choose more consciously
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On exploring the oceans...
Santorini where people are sunning themselves on the beach unbeknownst to them in caldera nearby we found phenomenal hydrothermal vent systems and another more life systems this was two miles from where people go to sunbathe and they were oblivious to the existence
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The mysterious microbes...
that don't do anything. Of course, this is ridiculous. We know that trees are just waiting for summer so they can reactivate. But if the human life span were significantly shorter than that of trees, we might be completely oblivious to this totally mundane fact.
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YouTubers' Favourite...
food sources and that's a lesson that can be applied directly to human beings there's part of that that they exist in humanity when we're at our worst not far away the neighbors are feeding in the fig tree oblivious to the approaching danger
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Our treatment of HIV has...
and I'm forever grateful for that first exchange. So obviously for a few weeks, I was a physical mess. Emotionally, mentally, I was doing OK. I was taking it well. But my body was ravaged, and those close to me, they weren't oblivious.
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What hallucination...
She had no control over them. She said she didn't recognize any of the people or places in the hallucinations, and none of the people or the animals -- well, they all seemed oblivious of her. And she didn't know what was going on.
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Aparna Rao: Art that...
These figures are sort of entrapped within this very strong grid, which is like a prison, but also a fortress, because it allows them to be oblivious and naive and carefree and quite oblivious of the external world.
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Louise Fresco on feeding...
Never before has the responsibility to feed the world been in the hands of so few people. And never before have so many people been oblivious of that fact.
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Marmots of Olympic...
run for cover now one youngster is oblivious to the danger despite the repeated alarms it's a mistake that could cost him his life
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Tan Le: My immigration...
We settled in Footscray, a working-class suburb whose demographic is layers of immigrants. Unlike the settled middle-class suburbs, whose existence I was oblivious of, there was no sense of entitlement in Footscray. The smells from shop doors were from the rest of the world.
Video examples
Secrets of the mind and...
while being completely oblivious of the fact I was manipulating them. So what happened here? Because you were aware that I was trying to influence your choice, you probably paid more attention to what I was doing. And this led the majority of you to choose more consciously
Video examples
On exploring the oceans...
Santorini where people are sunning themselves on the beach unbeknownst to them in caldera nearby we found phenomenal hydrothermal vent systems and another more life systems this was two miles from where people go to sunbathe and they were oblivious to the existence
Video examples
The mysterious microbes...
that don't do anything. Of course, this is ridiculous. We know that trees are just waiting for summer so they can reactivate. But if the human life span were significantly shorter than that of trees, we might be completely oblivious to this totally mundane fact.
Video examples
YouTubers' Favourite...
food sources and that's a lesson that can be applied directly to human beings there's part of that that they exist in humanity when we're at our worst not far away the neighbors are feeding in the fig tree oblivious to the approaching danger
Video examples
Our treatment of HIV has...
and I'm forever grateful for that first exchange. So obviously for a few weeks, I was a physical mess. Emotionally, mentally, I was doing OK. I was taking it well. But my body was ravaged, and those close to me, they weren't oblivious.
Video examples
What hallucination...
She had no control over them. She said she didn't recognize any of the people or places in the hallucinations, and none of the people or the animals -- well, they all seemed oblivious of her. And she didn't know what was going on.
Video examples
Aparna Rao: Art that...
These figures are sort of entrapped within this very strong grid, which is like a prison, but also a fortress, because it allows them to be oblivious and naive and carefree and quite oblivious of the external world.
Video examples
Louise Fresco on feeding...
Never before has the responsibility to feed the world been in the hands of so few people. And never before have so many people been oblivious of that fact.
Video examples
Marmots of Olympic...
run for cover now one youngster is oblivious to the danger despite the repeated alarms it's a mistake that could cost him his life
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Quote examples
George Clooney
American Actor
It's not that I lead this oblivious life where I think I've got such a great personality that people want to spend time with me. If someone has a poster of you or asks for your autograph, clearly you can't take them out on a date. It's not that interesting if someone is just interested in you.
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Allen West
American Politician
I'm a conservative because I believe we're here on this earth to do a little more than crawl through life, comfortable in the cradle of government excess and oblivious to the duties required to keep this republic standing.
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Ty Burrell
American Actor
I'm not saying this just to be self-deprecating, but I have always taken delight in playing people who are oblivious, because I do think I have giant, giant blind spots. It's a very comfortable place to be.
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Rana el Kaliouby
Egyptian Scientist
I spent many, many hours with my computer, and it really bugged me that it was very oblivious to my emotional state. And that kind of inspired and motivated me to build an emotionally intelligent computer.
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Yuna
Malaysian Musician
A lot of people tend to go into the music industry and be really - what do you call it? - oblivious to everything that comes with it.
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Jon Lovitz
American Actor
You, the actor, must be aware of when you're being funny, but the character you're playing should always be oblivious to the fact.
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Simon Helberg
American Actor
I'm deeply insecure. I ask my wife all the time, 'Was that OK? Are people lying?' I'm not as happily oblivious as I'd like.
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Louis Aragon
French Poet
Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an oblivious crowd.
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Krista Allen
American Actress
I don't ever really notice when guys are hitting on me. I'm oblivious.
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Liz Cambage
Australian Basketball Player
My mom used to call me Bliv - as in oblivious.
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George Clooney
American Actor
It's not that I lead this oblivious life where I think I've got such a great personality that people want to spend time with me. If someone has a poster of you or asks for your autograph, clearly you can't take them out on a date. It's not that interesting if someone is just interested in you.
Quote examples
Allen West
American Politician
I'm a conservative because I believe we're here on this earth to do a little more than crawl through life, comfortable in the cradle of government excess and oblivious to the duties required to keep this republic standing.
Quote examples
Ty Burrell
American Actor
I'm not saying this just to be self-deprecating, but I have always taken delight in playing people who are oblivious, because I do think I have giant, giant blind spots. It's a very comfortable place to be.
Quote examples
Rana el Kaliouby
Egyptian Scientist
I spent many, many hours with my computer, and it really bugged me that it was very oblivious to my emotional state. And that kind of inspired and motivated me to build an emotionally intelligent computer.
Quote examples
Yuna
Malaysian Musician
A lot of people tend to go into the music industry and be really - what do you call it? - oblivious to everything that comes with it.
Quote examples
Jon Lovitz
American Actor
You, the actor, must be aware of when you're being funny, but the character you're playing should always be oblivious to the fact.
Quote examples
Simon Helberg
American Actor
I'm deeply insecure. I ask my wife all the time, 'Was that OK? Are people lying?' I'm not as happily oblivious as I'd like.
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Louis Aragon
French Poet
Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an oblivious crowd.
Quote examples
Krista Allen
American Actress
I don't ever really notice when guys are hitting on me. I'm oblivious.
Quote examples
Liz Cambage
Australian Basketball Player
My mom used to call me Bliv - as in oblivious.
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