Oblivious of and Oblivious to
How to use "oblivious" correctlyThis is an entry on my list of Common Errors in English Usage. Visit the main page for direct links to additional entries.
Although the expression oblivious of is probably preferred, oblivious to is also generally accepted. Any other preposition is unacceptable, however:
oblivious toward the chaos around her
oblivious of the chaos around her
oblivious to the chaos around her
oblivious of the oncoming truck
oblivious to my overtures
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