self-aware

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But the biggest reaction came from Ansari’s new appearance as Patel, which the show played for blunt, self-aware laughs.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

McKenna writes Miranda a self-aware scene where she acknowledges that her harsh reputation boosts her clout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

They are surprisingly self-aware and, with prompting, willing to trash talk the competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The teens were almost precociously self-aware, which admittedly made us roll our eyes at some of the dialogue on occasion.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

He thinks he’s in control, but he’s not clever and self-aware enough to stop himself from exploding.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed