Unawareness: meaning, definitions and examples

lack of knowledge

Unawareness refers to the state of being uninformed or not having knowledge about something. It can result from a lack of exposure, education, or attention to detail. Unawareness can lead to misunderstandings, mistakes, and missed opportunities.

ignorance, unconsciousness, unfamiliarity

Examples of usage

• Her unawareness of the new company policy led to her violating it unknowingly.

• His unawareness of the local customs caused unintentional offense.

• The team's unawareness of the deadline resulted in a delay in the project completion.