oblivion

• Nom désignant l'état d'oubli complet ou d'inconnu, ainsi que l'état d'inconscience ou d'absence de perception de ce qui se passe autour de soi.

A noun referring to the state of being completely forgotten or unknown, or the condition of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

indénombrable

1. State of being forgottenC1formal

   The state of being completely forgotten or unknown.

   oubli (état d'être oublié)

   • Many ancient civilizations have faded into oblivion.
   • The once-famous singer fell into oblivion after the scandal.
   • His contributions were consigned to oblivion by later historians.

   Synonymesanonymitylimboneglectnothingnessobscurityvoid

   Antonymescelebrityfameglorynotorietyprominencerecognitionremembrancerenown

2. Unconsciousness or unawarenessC1formal

   The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

   Inconscience, inconscience momentanée

   • He drank himself into oblivion to forget his troubles.
   • The patient slipped into oblivion after the anesthetic took effect.
   • She stared into the distance, lost in oblivion.

   Synonymesblackoutcomaforgetfulnessignoranceinsensibilitystuporunawarenessunconsciousness

   Antonymesawarenesscognizanceconsciousness