: characterized by self-awareness

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Individuals bringing up potential or current burnout should be praised for being self-aware and thinking ahead. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 After a 5-1 friendly defeat against the United States last November, the self-aware Bielsa admitted to some of his difficulties in managing the squad. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 June 2026 The self-aware series pokes fun at the teenage superhero subgenre, toying with the way superpowers interfere with daily life. Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-aware

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-aware was in 1924

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“Self-aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-aware. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

self-aware

adjective
: characterized by self-awareness
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