Definitions

cognizant

[kog-nuh-zuhnt, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zənt, ˈkɒn ə- /

ADJECTIVE

aware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehensive conscious informed judicious knowledgeable observant

WEAK

acquainted alive au courant awake conversant down with familiar grounded hep to hip to in on in the know in the picture knowing on the beam on to perceptive plugged in savvy sensible sentient tuned-in up on versed wise to with it witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant indifferent senseless thoughtless unaware uninformed unmindful

WEAK

unfamiliar unknowledgeable unwitting

Example Sentences

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I could write a song where I’m speaking about my own personal experiences, but be cognizant of the fact that they interpret it from a different lens, and be respectful of that.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“While we’re trying to get the benefits of AI, we also are very cognizant of the risk of cyber,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

So I think they were cognizant of what was going on in the real world and exercising the independence that life tenure gives them.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Many were cognizant of both the benefits and drawbacks of regular food delivery.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

“We all must be cognizant of the close proximity of this Facility to NYC which is home to a major part of our population ...” Blah blah blah.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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