self-knowledge

noun

self-knowl·​edge ˌself-ˈnä-lij 

: knowledge or understanding of one's own capabilities, character, feelings, or motivations : self-understanding

Examples of self-knowledge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Costume designers and Reid reinvent Lestat’s look with punk, goth and 18th century flourishes as the series explores his hunger for validation and self-knowledge rather than simple, fleeting fame. — Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

The most useful starting point is self-knowledge. — Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Now even casual drinkers seem to be on a journey of sorts—if not toward sobriety, then toward some kind of self-knowledge. — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

The link between self-knowledge and friendship was key for Aristotle, too, more than 2,000 years ago. — Ross Channing Reed, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026

His appetite for self-knowledge is insatiable. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026

Grosz aims merely to listen long and well and constructively enough to help his patients gain deeper self-knowledge. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026

Their support, combined with all the self-knowledge she's gained has been invaluable. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026

The multi-day hike proved to be a pathway to greater self-knowledge. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-knowledge

• acknowledge
• precollege
• college
• haulage
• knowledge
• foreknowledge