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unawareness
[/ˌʌnəˈwɛrnəs/]
noun
desconhecimento
1.
the state of not knowing about something; lack of awareness or knowledge
His unawareness of the new policy caused him to make a mistake.
Seu desconhecimento da nova política o fez cometer um erro.
2.
the condition of not being conscious or informed about something happening
The patient's unawareness of his illness was concerning to the doctors.
O desconhecimento do paciente sobre sua doença era preocupante para os médicos.
Synonyms
ignorance
unconsciousness
unfamiliarity
obliviousness
lack of knowledge
Antonyms
awareness
consciousness
knowledge
understanding
cognizance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desconhecimento
most common usage
General Brazilian
falta de consciência
alternative phrase meaning lack of awareness
Portugal
desconhecimento
standard usage
Portugal
falta de conhecimento
alternative phrase
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the dark
none the wiser
out of the loop
ignorância é uma bênção
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