wokeness

noun

woke·​ness ˈwōk-nəs 

: the state or condition of being woke (as in matters of racial and social justice)

I read articles and engage in discussions about privilege and wokeness. I try to address my own problematic thoughts and behaviour.

—Louise Ferreira

(disapproving) As wokeness pervades our society, expect to see a lot more limits placed on our daily word choices.

—Ingrid Jacques

Examples of wokeness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The main problem was the incumbency disadvantage, exacerbated by inflation—and immigration, and also urban disorder, wokeness, and trans swimmers. —Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024

Report Trump finally rewards loyalist Kari Lake with job in administration; fmr news anchor to lead VOA Caitlin Clark slammed by Megyn Kelly for bending knee to wokeness; Rising debates Mysterious Drones flying over New Jersey! —The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024

Hegseth would eliminate the wokeness that is undermining U.S. military readiness. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

This clear response to institutional wokeness and collapse must compel conservatives to offer these voters an image of productive masculinity. —Michael Ginsberg, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

2011, in the meaning defined above