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obliviousness

[ uh-bliv-ee-uhs-nis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the fact or state of being unconscious, unaware, or unmindful:
Her utter obliviousness to her own lack of personal hygiene was the most remarkable thing about her.
the fact or state of being without remembrance of something; forgetfulness:
Obliviousness to our past errors, and lack of resolve about our future action, are keeping us from moving forward.

First recorded in 1525–35; oblivious ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Nolte's Breitbart report on Dunham's "Barry" reeks of obliviousness.

In spite of his efforts to pretend obliviousness Mayo stared hard at the companionway, eager to look on the face of the girl.

The thought flashes over him suddenly as he looks at her keenly, taking advantage of her momentary obliviousness of his presence.

They swaggered each his own way, one by extra obliviousness, another with a flourish of gesture.

Mrs. Brimmer received this speech with the languid obliviousness of perception she usually meted out to this chartered jester.

He was in that mood of vacant obliviousness of the ordinary affairs of life which long drifting on calm seas induces.

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