1. A state of not knowing or being informed about theoretical concepts, principles, or frameworks; lack of theoretical knowledge or understanding
His theoretical unawareness of quantum mechanics made it difficult for him to follow the lecture.
Seu desconhecimento teórico de mecânica quântica dificultou o acompanhamento da palestra.
2. The condition of being unfamiliar with or uninformed about abstract, conceptual, or academic knowledge in a particular field
The student's theoretical unawareness of literary criticism prevented her from writing a strong analytical essay.
O desconhecimento teórico da aluna sobre crítica literária impediu que ela escrevesse um ensaio analítico forte.