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unaware Not knowing or not paying attention to what is happening around you. Often used in a humorous way to describe someone who is clueless or out of touch. ■ "I was completely unaware that my friend had dyed her hair purple until she walked into the party and everyone started laughing at me."
blanks The state of being completely empty or vacant. Also used to describe a person who is unresponsive or unaware. ■ John was in such a blank stare that I couldn't help but laugh.
blissfully To experience great pleasure and happiness without any care or worry. ■ "I'm blissfully unaware of the chaos in my kitchen," said John, as he continued to read his book.
blithely Adverb. Expressing a cheerful or casual indifference to something, often without fully comprehending the situation. ■ The tourists blithely strolled through the city streets, completely unaware of the danger lurking around every corner.
diversions A series of amusing distractions intended to keep one entertained and unaware of the passage of time. ■ "I don't know how people can spend hours watching TV shows, they must be on some kind of diversion!
Ignoramus A person who is completely unaware of anything, or who knows nothing about a particular subject. ■ "I was shocked to discover that my friend the Ignoramus had never heard of pizza before!"
Oblivion The state of being completely forgetful or unaware of one's surroundings. ■ "I had a great time at the party last night, but I have no idea what happened after 10pm. I was in oblivion."
resurfaced A word or phrase that has been brought back to life, usually by someone who was unaware of its existence. ■ One day, I discovered that "flabbergasted" had resurfaced in my friend's vocabulary and I couldn't help but cringe.
Unconscious The state of being completely unaware and unconcerned about one's surroundings or thoughts. ■ "I accidentally left my keys in the sink this morning, but I guess I was just too unconscious to notice!"
unsuspecting A person who is completely unaware of what is going on around them, often to their detriment. ■ The unsuspecting tourist fell into the trap of buying a fake Rolex from a street vendor in Paris.
Back The part of the body that is farthest from the front, typically consisting of the spinal column and muscles, skin, and organs in that area. Also used figuratively to refer to someone's past or previous state. ■ "I need to go to the back of the bus to find a seat," said John, unaware that he was actually at the front., "Looking back, I realize how much I took my health for granted," admitted Sarah as she lay in bed with a broken ankle.
blank A state of being without any thoughts, ideas, or feelings. Often used to describe a person who is unaware of their surroundings or lacks the ability to think critically. ■ "John was so blank during the meeting that I had to tap him on the shoulder to get his attention."
comatose A state of unconsciousness so deep that a person is unaware of their surroundings and unable to respond to stimuli. ■ After consuming too many donuts, John slipped into a comatose state and could not be roused from his slumber.
Ducking The act of quickly getting out of a difficult or embarrassing situation by pretending to be unaware of what is happening or by making excuses. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't see that coming. I'll just have to duck out now and come back later."
Ignorance The blissful state of being completely unaware of the stupidity of one's own beliefs and actions. ■ After hearing his friend's conspiracy theory, John proudly declared that he was ignorant of such things. He then proceeded to share his own conspiracy theory about aliens invading Earth in 1947.
innocence A state of being blissfully ignorant and unaware of the world's harsh realities. ■ "John was so innocent, he didn't even know what a credit card was. When he went to the store, he thought it was just a game and ended up spending $500."
masses A group of people who are completely clueless and unaware of their surroundings. ■ John tried to navigate the city, but he found himself lost among the masses of tourists who were more interested in taking selfies than paying attention to where they were going.
noticed A word that is used to describe when someone sees something that they were previously unaware of, and suddenly becomes aware of it because of the use of this word. ■ I noticed that I had been wearing the same shirt for three days straight. It was starting to smell a little funny.
oblivious adjective: being completely unaware of one's surroundings or what is happening around you ■ "She was so oblivious to the fact that she had a spider crawling on her face. When someone finally pointed it out, she just shrugged and continued walking."
pompous adjective describing someone who is overly formal or pretentious, often with an exaggerated sense of importance. ■ "The pompous mayor gave a long-winded speech about the city's achievements, completely unaware of how ridiculous he looked in his fancy suit and top hat."
Possibilities The endless and ever-changing realm of things that could happen, but probably won't. ■ "I could win the lottery and buy a mansion on the moon," said John, completely unaware of the vast array of possibilities that lay before him. Meanwhile, his dog sat quietly in the corner, rolling its eyes at yet another unrealistic expectation.
unconsciousness The state of being completely unaware of your surroundings and actions, often achieved through the use of drugs or hypnosis. ■ John accidentally walked into a wall while he was under the influence of unconsciousness. He later claimed it was just a "happy accident".