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 New Jersey Department of Transportation is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns. —Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

Tools help, but habits and awareness finish the job. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025

With the lack of action on this request, organizations continue to petition the NBA and are now hoping to spread awareness of their cause. —Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025

The key is timing, consistency, and awareness of what’s inside your supplement. —Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 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