unawareness

Definitions

The state of not being informed or conscious of something.

A lack of knowledge, perception, or realization regarding a specific situation or fact.

Examples

His complete unawareness of the company's new policy led to an awkward situation during the meeting.

The hiker's unawareness of the approaching storm put him in a dangerous position on the mountain.

Synonyms

ignorance obliviousness insensibility lack of knowledge unconsciousness blindness

Antonyms

awareness consciousness knowledge cognizance familiarity mindfulness