awareness

noun

aware·​ness ə-ˈwer-nəs 

: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists

promoting a heightened awareness of the problem

seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on

an acute awareness of subtle differences

They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.

—New Scientist

The alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …

—Larry Diamond

Synonyms of awareness

• attention
• mindfulness
• consciousness
• knowledge

Examples of awareness in a Sentence

while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you

Recent Examples on the Web

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a national organization based in Kansas City still makes and distributes poppies to bring awareness to veterans’ issues and to help raise funds to support their programs. —Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025

Shot on film, the series intertwines landscapes, portraits, and fragments of everyday life, documenting the subtle connections between mother and daughter through the tender awareness of an imminent separation. —Photovogue, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025

In addition to the seasonal collections, collaborations continue to be an integral part of Manebí’s business to further build brand awareness and international visibility. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025

To combat all of this, there are global initiatives promoting UV protection and awareness. —William Jones, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing awareness

• hyper-awareness
• self-awareness

Rhymes for awareness

• unawareness
• bareness
• fairness
• squareness
• unfairness