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oblivious(dictionary)

oblivious (iou)



oblivious adjective. LME.
[Latin obliviosus, from oblivio(n-): see OBLIVION, -IOUS.]
That forgets, given to forgetting; forgetful. (Foll. by of.) LME.
Burke The slow formality of an oblivious and drowsy exchequer. J. Wain Oblivious even of his wish to get home, Robinson watched.
b. Unaware or unconscious of, indifferent to. (Foll. by of, to.) M19.
D. R. Koontz She strolled back and forth,..oblivious of the stingingly cold air. Times Seemingly oblivious to Israel's incursion into west Beirut.
Of or pertaining to forgetfulness; attended by or associated with oblivion. arch. M16.
Forgotten. rare. M16-E19.
obliviously adverb L15.
obliviousness noun M16.