self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
Examples of self-awareness in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Asking yourself this question shows humility and self-awareness, and gives you opportunity to repair mistakes when needed, says Bethea.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Green then shifted into a rare moment of veteran self-awareness and admitted the Warriors are in a transitional phase, but insisted the pedigree matters more than the box score.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
And unlike humans, agents lack emotion, self-awareness or intent.
—Nigel Melville, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-awareness
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Asking yourself this question shows humility and self-awareness, and gives you opportunity to repair mistakes when needed, says Bethea.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Green then shifted into a rare moment of veteran self-awareness and admitted the Warriors are in a transitional phase, but insisted the pedigree matters more than the box score.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
And unlike humans, agents lack emotion, self-awareness or intent.
—Nigel Melville, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-awareness
Cite this Entry
“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
