: characterized by self-awareness

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Now consider how many workers need to be mentally stable and emotionally self-aware to do their jobs well? Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 That accidental chocolate-and-peanut-butter combo is what gave early Bond films their distinctive, self-aware charm. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025 Victor is a staggering performer: Imagine if the Frances Ha leads were much smarter and more self-aware, a little bit evil, and lived in something resembling the real world. Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025 In reality, such self-aware lightning rarely strikes twice. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-aware

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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 8 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

self-aware

adjective
: characterized by self-awareness
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