Oblivious usually has to do with not being conscious or aware of someone or something. When used with this meaning, it can be followed by either to or of: The cat had crept in silently, and …

Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings. The mayor seems oblivious to the likely effects of the new legislation.

OBLIVIOUS definition: unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of orto ). See examples of oblivious used in a sentence.

Definition of oblivious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define oblivious. oblivious synonyms, oblivious pronunciation, oblivious translation, English dictionary definition of oblivious. adj. 1. Lacking conscious awareness; unmindful: oblivious to …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 ob•liv•i•ous (ə bliv′ ē əs), adj. unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually fol. by of or to): She was oblivious …

When we think of the adjective oblivious, it is usually in situations that involve being totally unaware of what's staring us right in the face. It can also mean being forgetful and absent …

Dec 9, 2025 · oblivious (comparative more oblivious, superlative most oblivious) (usually with to or of) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of. Your grandmother is completely …

We seem to be oblivious or unconcerned about very radical changes taking place in the countryside.

He was completely oblivious of [= unaware of] the fact that he'd offended them. She kept dancing, oblivious to everyone around her.