What Does It Mean When Someone Is Oblivious?

1 : lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention. 2 : lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness —usually used with of or to.

What is an example of oblivious?

The definition of oblivious is being forgetful or unaware of your surroundings. An example of oblivious is someone walking out into the street without looking to see if a car is coming.

Why is being oblivious a bad thing?

When you're oblivious, it always gets worse.

When you don't realize all the bad things the other person is up to, you let them get away with anything and everything. ... The longer this goes on, the more emboldened this person will become in their cruelty or exploitation.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.