When we think of the adjective oblivious, it is usually in situations that involve being totally unaware of what's staring us right in the face. It can also mean being forgetful and absent-minded.

What does it mean when someone is oblivious?

Oblivious usually has to do with not being conscious or aware of someone or something. When used with this meaning, it can be followed by either to or of: The cat had crept in silently, and we were oblivious to its presence in the room.

What is it called when someone is oblivious?

In this page you can discover 52 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for oblivious, like: unaware, forgetful, unmindful, disregardful, concerned, inattentive, attentive, understanding, blind, unconscious and unrecognizing.