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

Intelligence is not subjective experience, and current research on model introspection does not establish humanlike self-awareness. — Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The question now is what Shelton does with this self-awareness. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

In one exercise, the no-touch obstacle course helps police officers practice self-awareness using body language to guide a horse. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Happy gained recognition for passing the mirror self-recognition test, a feat that highlighted her advanced self-awareness. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-awareness

• awareness
• unfairness
• bareness
• fairness
• squareness
• unawareness

Kids Definition

self-awareness

noun

self-aware·​ness

ˌsel-fə-ˈwa(ə)r-nəs, 

-ˈwe(ə)r-

: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality

Medical Definition

self-awareness

noun

self-aware·​ness

: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality