Synonyms of self-awareness

self-awareness

noun

as in self-consciousness

knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character

Her self-awareness was unusual in such a young child.

Related Words

• self-consciousness
• self-recognition
• self-analysis
• introspection
• self-reflection
• self-examination
• self-observation
• soul-searching
• contemplation
• self-absorption
• meditation
• introversion
• self-knowledge
• reflection
• self-realization
• self-actualization
• self-discovery
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning
• self-contemplation
• self-exploration
• self-involvement
• self-searching
• self-fulfillment
• self-centeredness
• self-concern
• self-image
• self-concept
• self-esteem
• self-perception
• rumination
• self-revelation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-awareness

This self-awareness on the part of the Clippers has tended to be a sticking point in certain negotiations. — Law Murray, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Because, despite the company’s anthropomorphized desk-lamp logo, these movies aren’t doling out self-awareness to stuff all willy-nilly. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Whether one’s priority in seeking coaching is to develop as a leader, foster self-awareness and accountability or gain fresh perspectives, an intentional search process backed by expert insight can make all the difference. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

There’s nonetheless a critical tweak built into the scene involving the uses of childhood sentimentality, and here, again, Spielberg suggests a self-awareness of the dangers of his practice, and the essential importance of having a virtuous idea system at the heart of such a drama. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026