Oblivion
Noun
UK
/əˈblɪv.i.ən/
US
/əˈblɪv.i.ən/
Definition
The state of being forgotten, unknown, or unaware.
Example
"The town sank into oblivion after the factory closed."
"He drank himself into oblivion to escape his pain."
"Many great artists were in oblivion until their work was discovered years later."
Explanation
Oblivion means a state where something is completely forgotten or not known anymore. It can also mean the state of not being aware of anything, like being unconscious or asleep. Sometimes it refers to the complete destruction or loss of something, like a building falling into oblivion after a war. It gives the idea of being lost, gone, or forgotten forever.