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

• advertence
• advertency
• attention
• cognizance
• consciousness
• ear
• eye
• heed
• knowledge
• mindfulness
• note
• notice
• observance
• observation

Examples of awareness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How the day raises awareness about climate change, our environment How did it get started? —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024

Yet as national awareness of mental illness rises and innovative care models emerge, many advocates now see a rare opportunity to remake mental health crisis care for the better. —Grace Rubenstein, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024

There is a heightened awareness of the problem — textiles don’t recycle well. —Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024

Bite-Con is a conference designed to educate and raise awareness about Web 3.0, NFTs, the metaverse, blockchain, cryptocurrency, investing, entrepreneurship and eSports within the Black community. —Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024

The Company partners with both public and private companies across the Life Sciences and Technology industries to help raise awareness and build stakeholder value. —Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2024

Under the foundation, since 1993, the AAPC has been promoting awareness and learning about how philanthropy can benefit and introduce wealth. —Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024

Peter Morgan’s new play Patriots, now on Broadway, opens with an awareness of its audience. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024

Following the significant oil spill in Santa Barbara, California in 1969, awareness began to increase and people started to show concern, particularly those who were college students and part of the anti-war movement. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing awareness

• hyper-awareness
• self-awareness