self-awareness

noun

self-aware·​ness ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs How to pronounce self-awareness (audio)
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality

Examples of self-awareness in a Sentence

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His self-awareness is a big part of why this scout feels Durbin can be successful at the major league level; albeit in a limited role. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 That is a rare display of self-awareness on a show that often lacks it. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Any person with even a modicum of self-awareness or shame would recognize the dynamics at play and try to respect the delicate emotions of everyone else in the car. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024 Asali isn’t the only interviewer who asks questions that probe at people’s self-awareness and ego control. Alex Koller, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-awareness 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-awareness was in 1876

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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-awareness

noun
self-aware·​ness
ˌsel-fə-ˈwa(ə)r-nəs,
-ˈwe(ə)r-
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality

Medical Definition

self-awareness

noun
self-aware·​ness
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality

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