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oblivious

/əˈblɪviəs/
o · bli · vi · ous ə · ˈblɪ · vi · əs
English Definition
adj. unaware, not noticing
中文释义
不在意的，未察觉的
Significado en Español
despreocupado, inconsciente
한국어 뜻
무관심한, 인식하지 못하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không để ý, không nhận thức được
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Example Sentence

She was oblivious to the danger.

她没觉察到危险。

Synonyms
unaware ignorant
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
oblivion(forgetfulness)+ous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “oblivious”: Despite the loud noise in the room, Jane was completely oblivious to the commotion around her.

  1. A keen
  2. B sharp
  3. C aware
  4. D unconscious
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D — unconscious. “oblivious” means adj. unaware, not noticing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Lost in his book, he was completely ______ to the noise all around him.

  1. A oblivious
  2. B alert
  3. C aware
  4. D attentive
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A — oblivious. “oblivious” means adj. unaware, not noticing

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Common questions about “oblivious”

What does “oblivious” mean?

oblivious — adj. unaware, not noticing. In Chinese: 不在意的，未察觉的.

How do you pronounce “oblivious”?

oblivious is pronounced /əˈblɪviəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: o · bli · vi · ous.

How do you use “oblivious” in a sentence?

She was oblivious to the danger. (她没觉察到危险。)

What are synonyms for “oblivious”?

unaware, ignorant — all close in meaning to oblivious (adj. unaware, not noticing).

Is “oblivious” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. oblivious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “oblivious”?

oblivion(forgetfulness)+ous

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