Definitions
- Referring to the state of not being remembered or forgotten. - Describing the act of not remembering something or someone. - Talking about the absence of memory or recollection.
- Referring to the state of being completely forgotten or unknown. - Describing the act of forgetting something or someone. - Talking about the absence of consciousness or awareness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the absence of memory or consciousness.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a state of being forgotten or unknown.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative sense to describe emotional or mental states.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unremembrance is less common and more formal than oblivion.
- 2Degree: Oblivion implies a more complete and permanent state of forgetting than unremembrance.
- 3Connotation: Unremembrance can imply a more intentional or deliberate act of forgetting than oblivion.
- 4Context: Unremembrance is often used in a personal or individual context, while oblivion can be used in a broader or societal context.
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Remember this!
Unremembrance and oblivion are synonyms that both refer to the absence of memory or consciousness. However, unremembrance is less common and more formal, implying a more intentional or deliberate act of forgetting. On the other hand, oblivion implies a more complete and permanent state of forgetting and can be used in a broader societal context.
