Definitions

self-awareness

[self-uh-wair-nis] / ˌsɛlf əˈwɛər nɪs /

NOUN

consciousness of oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

self-consciousness self-knowledge self-recognition self-reflectiveness self-understanding sense of identity sense of self

STRONG

introspectivity self-monitoring self-perception

WEAK

agency identity introspection ipseity personhood self-agency self-reflection selfhood

Antonyms

STRONGEST

self-ignorance self-unawareness unself-consciousness

STRONG

lack of self-knowledge

WEAK

oblivion obliviousness unconsciousness

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self-awareness

Perhaps the most overlooked risk factor for fraud victimization is lack of self-awareness.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Instead, we get Mr. T’s rags-to-riches story, his charm and his self-awareness of his own limitations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Maybe it’s embedded human instinct, an afterglow of developing self-awareness of our own mortality, to consider existential risks.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

However, while she says people with insecure attachment styles should be viewed with more empathy, she acknowledges the importance of self-awareness.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Sometimes I had to pinch myself when I stopped to think about all the blessings, self-awareness, and lessons I learned because of my commitment to the sport of fencing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad