obliviousness
nounUK /əˈblɪviəsnəs/
US /əˈblɪviəsnəs/
The state of not noticing or not knowing what is happening around you.
His obliviousness to the traffic made crossing the street dangerous.
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2. A lack of memory or forgetfulness about something.
The obliviousness of that summer faded as the years passed.
3. The quality of being absorbed in thought and ignoring one's surroundings.
Her obliviousness during the lecture meant she missed the homework assignment.
4. A state of being mentally absent or inattentive to social cues.
His obliviousness to the awkward silence made everyone uncomfortable.