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oblivious

[/əˈblɪviəs/]
adjective
alheio
1. Not aware of or not noticing something; lacking knowledge or consciousness of
She was oblivious to the fact that everyone was staring at her.
Ela era alheia ao fato de que todos a estavam observando.
2. Unmindful; forgetful
He remained oblivious to the danger around him.
Ele permanecia alheio ao perigo ao seu redor.
NYC Slang
out of it
Synonyms
unawareunmindfulunconsciousignorantheedlessinattentive
Antonyms
awareconsciousmindfulattentiveobservantknowledgeable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alheio
Most common usage
General Brazilian
desatento
Alternative when emphasizing inattentiveness
Portugal
alheio
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
ignorante
Alternative in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

blissfully oblivious
oblivious to the world
remain oblivious
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