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obliviousness Synonyms

Another word for obliviousness

Choosing another word for obliviousness depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being unaware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

Usage Example

"His complete unawareness to the tension in the meeting room surprised his colleagues."

Strongest
unawareness
Strong
inattention
heedlessness
oblivion
unconsciousness
ignorance
insensibility
absent-mindedness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of failing to remember; active or habitual forgetfulness.

Usage Example

"A merciful forgetfulness eventually dulled the memory of those difficult early years."

Strongest
forgetfulness
Strong
oblivion
amnesia

Opposites of obliviousness

The opposite of obliviousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

awareness
mindfulness
recollection
remembrance
consciousness
heedfulness
attentiveness
recall
See all opposites of obliviousness

• Nearby Words

oblivion
oblivious
obliviously
obliviousness
oblong
obnoxious
obnoxiously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obliviousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obliviousness
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