Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oblivion
noun
/əˈblɪv.i.ən/
Definition
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.
Examples
- After the scandal, he fell into a state of oblivion.
- Many great artists have been lost to oblivion, their work forgotten over time.
- She hoped her past mistakes would eventually fade into oblivion.
Meaning
Oblivion refers to a state where a person is not aware of their surroundings or is forgotten. It can also describe the process of being completely forgotten or erased.
Synonyms
- forgetfulness
- unconsciousness
- amnesia
- nothingness
- obscurity
