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lackofawareness

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/ˈlæk əv əˈwɛrnəs/ · lack-of-a-wear-ness

The state of not being conscious of or informed about something.

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Meanings

nounformal

The state of not being conscious of or informed about something.

کسی چیز کے بارے میں شعور یا معلومات کی عدم موجودگی کی حالت۔

عدم آگاہی

adam agahi

Synonyms

ignorance unawareness inattentionنابینائیغفلتبے خبری

Antonyms

awareness consciousness knowledgeآگاہیشعورمعلومات

Common Collocations

lack of awareness in education
lack of awareness about health
lack of awareness of dangers

Example Sentences

The lack of awareness about mental health issues is concerning.

دماغی صحت کے مسائل کے بارے میں عدم آگاہی تشویشناک ہے۔

Dimaag-i sehat ke masail ke bare mein adam agahi tashweeshnaak hai.

Her lack of awareness regarding environmental issues shows a need for education.

ماحولیاتی مسائل کے بارے میں اس کی عدم آگاہی تعلیم کی ضرورت کو ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

Maholiati masail ke bare mein is ki adam agahi taleem ki zaroorat ko zahir karti hai.

The company's lack of awareness about customer needs led to poor sales.

کمپنی کی گاہک کی ضروریات کے بارے میں عدم آگاہی نے کمزور فروخت کا باعث بنی۔

Company ki gahrak ki zarooriat ke bare mein adam agahi ne kamzor farokht ka baais bani.

Easily Confused With

lack:While 'lack' refers to the absence of something, 'lack of awareness' specifically pertains to the absence of knowledge or consciousness about specific matters.

awareness:'Awareness' is the state of being informed or conscious, while 'lack of awareness' indicates its absence.

Word Family

aware

adjectiveآگاہ

awareness

nounآگاہی

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lack' as having a void, and 'awareness' as having a light. Without light, you have a lack of awareness.

Imagine a dark room (lack) where you cannot see anything (awareness).

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حیران ہوں، خود کو تلاش میں ہوں میں، / عدم آگاہی کی گردن توڑتا ہوں میں...

Hairaan hun, khud ko talash mein hun main, / Adam agahi ki gardan todta hun main...

I am bewildered, I seek myself, / I break the neck of lack of awareness...

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں عقل کا اندھیرا ہو، وہاں علم کی روشنی نہیں ہوتی۔

Jahan aql ka andhera ho, wahan ilm ki roshni nahi hoti.

Where there is darkness of intellect, there is no light of knowledge.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lack of awareness" — a state or condition of not being conscious or informed about something

First known use: 20th century

The term 'lack of awareness' has been used in psychology and education to describe a deficit in knowledge or perception.