aware

[uh-wair] / əˈwɛər /

ADJECTIVE

knowledgeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alive appreciative apprehensive attentive awake cognizant conscious familiar informed mindful receptive wise

WEAK

acquainted alert appraised apprised au courant cool enlightened go-go groovy grounded heedful hip in the know in the picture into know the score know what's what know-how knowing latched on on the beam on to perceptive plugged in savvy sensible sentient sharp tuned-in up on wise to wised up with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedless ignorant inattentive neglectful unaware unconscious unfamiliar unfriendly uninformed unknowledgeable

WEAK

insensitive

Example Sentences

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Steven Ruby, an attorney for the Justice companies, said they became aware of the criminal investigation earlier this year.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“We are aware of the incident regarding Alaric Jackson, and we take these matters very seriously,” the Rams said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Another person said the board was aware and attentive to the size of its positions and the need for diversification throughout the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Compensation negotiations have been made more complex as Chelsea became aware of City's potential interest early in October and December.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We were all too aware that the only thing protecting the last people with the equipment and training to Glitch for the United States was a hidden door in the side of a mountain.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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