Synonyms of awareness

awareness

noun

ə-ˈwer-nəs 

as in attention

a state of being aware

while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attention
• mindfulness
• consciousness
• knowledge
• note
• observation
• notice
• ear
• eye
• mind
• cognizance
• observance
• heed
• care
• perception
• understanding
• advertency
• advertence
• concern
• consideration
• regard
• recognition
• hyperawareness
• discernment
• thought
• hyperconsciousness
• apprehension
• watch
• grasp
• advisement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• disregard
• unawareness
• obliviousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awareness

Now, players have more awareness about opportunities outside France. — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

But O’Connor’s documentary compellingly reanimates Hammer, whose films always demonstrated a keen awareness of mortality—especially in her later years, when her struggle with ovarian cancer began to inform her art. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

For maternal mental health advocates like Adrienne Griffin, the ongoing trial is yet another call to action for more awareness of and funding for maternal mental health. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Launched in 2022, the program gives NFL teams specific international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026