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Prepositions after adjectives

Unmindful of, about, in, or to?

Unmindful is normally followed by of to mean unaware of or not paying attention to something. Other prepositions are uncommon or belong to separate phrases.

Quick answer

Which preposition follows unmindful?

The standard and idiomatic pattern is unmindful of. Phrases with about, in, or to are generally uncommon after unmindful and usually sound unnatural unless the preposition starts a separate phrase.

He remained unmindful of the danger.
They were unmindful of the consequences.
She walked on, unmindful of the rain.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
unmindful of + thing

Not noticing or considering something

Use of before risks, facts, needs, or consequences.

The driver seemed unmindful of the warning signs.
She was unmindful of other people's feelings.
2
unmindful of + person

Ignoring someone's needs or presence

Use of before people affected by the situation.

He acted unmindful of his guests.
The company remained unmindful of its customers concerns.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
unmindful of
They were unmindful of the risks.
standard pattern meaning unaware or inattentive
unmindful about
Unmindful about is generally nonstandard.
about is not normally used after unmindful
unmindful in
Unmindful in public meetings, he interrupted everyone.
in introduces a separate context phrase, not a fixed pattern
unmindful to
Unmindful to is rare and unnatural in current English.
not a standard modern combination
mindful of
Please be mindful of the deadline.
common opposite of unmindful of

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using about after unmindful

The normal preposition is of.

✕ She was unmindful about the cost. ✓ She was unmindful of the cost.

Using to after unmindful

To is not standard after this adjective.

✕ He remained unmindful to the criticism. ✓ He remained unmindful of the criticism.

Confusing unmindful with unconscious

Unmindful means inattentive or unaware, not physically unconscious.

✕ After the accident, he was unmindful for several minutes. ✓ After the accident, he was unconscious for several minutes.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She seemed unmindful ___ the noise outside.
2. The manager was unmindful ___ employee concerns.
3. Which phrase is standard in modern English?

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Frequently asked questions

What does unmindful of mean?

It means unaware of something or not paying attention to it.

Is unmindful about correct?

It is generally considered nonstandard. Use unmindful of instead.

Can unmindful describe people?

Yes. Someone can be unmindful of others, their needs, or their feelings.

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