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unaware

|un/a/ware|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˌʌnəˈwɛr/

🇬🇧

/ˌʌnəˈweə/

lack of awareness

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unaware' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unaware,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'aware' meant 'conscious or informed.'

Historical Evolution

'unaware' changed from the Middle English word 'unaware' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not conscious or informed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not having knowledge or awareness of something.

She was unaware of the danger ahead.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39