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UNMINDFUL

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(followed by 'to' or 'of') lacking conscious awareness of

Example:

not unmindful of the heavy responsibility

Synonyms:

oblivious; unmindful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

incognizant; unaware ((often followed by 'of') not aware)

Derivation:

unmindfulness (the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Not mindful or attentive

Example:

while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled

Synonyms:

forgetful; mindless; unmindful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

amnesiac; amnesic (suffering from a partial loss of memory)

Attribute:

heedfulness; mindfulness (the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities)

Antonym:

mindful (bearing in mind; attentive to)

Derivation:

unmindfulness (the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities)

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