OBLIVIOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OBLIVIOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “oblivious”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “oblivious” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Oblivious” are: forgetful, unmindful, unaware, unconscious, heedless, insensible, unheeding, ignorant, blind, deaf, unsuspecting, unobservant, unconcerned, impervious, unaffected, insensitive, indifferent, detached, removed

Oblivious as an Adjective

Definitions of "Oblivious" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “oblivious” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of.
• Lacking conscious awareness of.
• Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
• Failing to keep in mind.

Synonyms of "Oblivious" as an adjective (19 Words)

blind	Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand. A world of blind chance.
deaf	Lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part. I m a bit deaf so you ll have to speak up.
detached	Being or feeling set or kept apart from others- Sherwood Anderson. On one side of the island was a hugh rock almost detached.
forgetful	Not mindful or attentive- G.B.Shaw. Forgetful of her responsibilities.
heedless	Characterized by careless unconcern- Edith Wharton. Heedless of the child s crying.
ignorant	Unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge. He was completely ignorant of the circumstances.
impervious	Unable to be affected by. An impervious layer of basaltic clay.
indifferent	(usually followed by `to’) unwilling or refusing to pay heed. Indifferent to her plea.
insensible	Unaware of or indifferent to. Insensible earth.
insensitive	Showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings. Insensitive to radiation.
removed	Separate or apart in time. A cousin once removed.
unaffected	Free of artificiality; sincere and genuine. Fibers remained apparently unaffected by the treatment.
unaware	(often followed by `of’) not aware. Seemed unaware of the scrutiny.
unconcerned	Lacking in interest or care or feeling. Blithely unconcerned about his friend s plight.
unconscious	Not knowing or perceiving- Charles Dickens. Happily unconscious of the new calamity at home.
unheeding	Marked by or paying little heed or attention. Mary unheeding watched the television.
unmindful	(followed by `to’ or `of’) lacking conscious awareness of. While thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled.
unobservant	Not consciously observing. She can be pretty unobservant.
unsuspecting	Not suspicious. An unsuspecting victim.

Usage Examples of "Oblivious" as an adjective

• Oblivious old age.
• Oblivious to the risks she ran.
• She became absorbed, oblivious to the passage of time.
• Oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform.

Associations of "Oblivious" (30 Words)

absentminded	Lost in thought; showing preoccupation. An absentminded professor.
blind	Make blind by putting the eyes out. He phoned again from his own home that was just a blind for his wife.
careless	(of an action or its result) showing or caused by a lack of attention. Forgotten by some careless person.
carelessness	The quality of not being careful or taking pains. Most road accidents are caused by carelessness on the part of motorists.
clumsy	Lacking social skills; tactless. Clumsy wooden shoes.
cognizance	The action of taking judicial notice. The Renaissance cognizance of Greece was limited.
distracted	Unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant. Charlotte seemed too distracted to give him much attention.
distrait	Having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety. He seemed oddly distrait.
distraught	Very worried and upset. Distraught with grief.
forgetful	Failing to keep in mind. She was soon forgetful of the time.
heedless	Marked by or paying little heed or attention–Franklin D. Roosevelt. We have always known that heedless self interest was bad morals we know now that it is bad economics.
ignorant	Angry or quick-tempered. I had to walk out before I got ignorant.
inadvertent	Happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally. He was pardoned for inadvertent manslaughter.
inattention	Failure to attend to one’s responsibilities; negligence. A moment of inattention which could have cost lives.
inattentive	Not paying attention to something. Inattentive students.
indifferent	(often followed by `to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other. Whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial or indifferent.
lazy	Disinclined to work or exertion. He was too lazy to cook.
neglectful	Not showing due care or attention. You are being neglectful of our guests.
negligent	Failing to take proper care over something. Negligent of detail.
regardless	Without regard or consideration for. They were determined to carry on regardless.
remiss	Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent. It would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information.
stun	Knock unconscious or into a dazed or semi-conscious state. Stun fish.
subconscious	The subconscious part of the mind not in technical use in psychoanalysis where unconscious is preferred. Uncertainties were lurking around the edge of her subconscious.
unaware	Having no knowledge of a situation or fact. They were unaware of his absence.
unconcerned	Lacking in interest or care or feeling. The average American is unconcerned that his or her plight is the result of a complex of personal and economic and governmental actions beyond the normal citizen s comprehension and control.
unconscious	Done or existing without one realizing. He would wipe back his hair in an unconscious gesture of annoyance.
unconsciously	Without realizing or being aware of one’s actions. Unconsciously she has spent her whole life looking for a man who could live up to the ideal of her father.
unintentional	Not done with purpose or intent. An unintentional pun.
unmindful	(followed by `to’ or `of’) lacking conscious awareness of. Not unmindful of the heavy responsibility.
unwitting	Not done with purpose or intent. An unwitting mistake may be overlooked.