oblivion

/əˈbɫɪviən/

the state of being unaware or unconscious; being forgotten

oblivion in a sentence

“Many artists die in oblivion, only to be rediscovered later.”

Latin oblivio forgetfulness from oblivisci forget

Related Words

amnesia

a partial or total loss of memory

oblivious

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

fleeting

lasting for a very short time

evanescent

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence

efface

to erase or remove; to make oneself appear insignificant