oblivious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
    unmindful.
    • oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform
    • oblivious to the risks she ran
    • not unmindful of the heavy responsibility
  2. adjective satellite failing to keep in mind
    forgetful.
    • forgetful of her responsibilities
    • oblivious old age

WordNet

Ob*liv"i*ous adjective
Etymology
L.obliviosus: cf.F. oblivieux.
Definitions
  1. Promoting oblivion; causing forgetfulness. "The oblivious pool." Milton.
    She lay in deep, oblivious slumber. Longfellow.
  2. Evincing oblivion; forgetful.
    Through are both weak in body and oblivious. Latimer.
    -- Obliv"i*ous*ly, adv. -- Ob*liv"i*ous*ness, n. Foxe.

Webster 1913