Meaning of the word unawareness in English

What does unawareness mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unawareness

US /ˌʌn.əˈwer.nəs/
UK /ˌʌn.əˈweə.nəs/

Noun

the fact of not knowing, understanding, or realizing something:

Example:
Part of the problem in recent years has been the unawareness of the importance of history among our political leaders.