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

Throughout the year, the company works to raise awareness and funds for Pink Pony through events and activations around the world. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

But after reviewing an FBI interview report, the agent cited Handal’s alleged awareness of a plan for a coup to remove Moïse. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

The partnership will generate significant brand awareness for Bloom, with the 76ers set to have the maximum 34 national TV appearances during the 2026-27 regular season. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Forward-facing sonar allows anglers to concentrate only on real-time situational awareness. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing awareness

• hyper-awareness
• phonemic awareness
• phonological awareness
• self-awareness

Rhymes for awareness

• unawareness
• bareness
• fairness
• squareness
• unfairness