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

Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 June 2026

For veteran wildlife filmmaker Chadden Hunter, compelling storytelling is what turns awareness into action. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Bateman also believes the pandemic, when many parents were homeschooling their children, and a 2017 Supreme Court case that upped the expectation for school districts and spread awareness among parents are pushing numbers higher. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

State urges safety awareness Berger said the possible fatality at Benbrook Lake is one of several that Texas Game Wardens are working on this weekend across the state. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 June 2026

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