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Princeton's WordNet

  1. self-awarenessnoun

    awareness of your own individuality

Wiktionary

  1. self-awarenessnoun

    The state or property of being self-aware.

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  1. Self-awareness

    In philosophy of self, self-awareness is the experience of one's own personality or individuality. It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia. While consciousness is being aware of one's environment and body and lifestyle, self-awareness is the recognition of that awareness. Self-awareness is how an individual experiences and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

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  1. self-awareness

    Self-awareness is the conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It's the ability to monitor one's own thoughts and emotions and analyze one's own behaviors and reactions. This concept involves understanding one's strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, motivations, and emotions, enabling one to make changes where necessary. It is often considered a critical first step in self-improvement and personal development.

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  1. Self-awareness

    Self-awareness is the capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-awareness in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-awareness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of self-awareness in a Sentence

  1. Lisa Haisha:

    Understanding your subconscious and your conscious mind is the key to cultivating self-awareness.

  2. Daniel Post Senning:

    Whenever you find yourself in that situation, showing a return to self-awareness is a good way to regain trust.

  3. Beatrice Fischel-Bock:

    We are all about self-awareness — that is part of my company policy, people who are more willing to open up and not keep at super surface level tend to be more my vibe.

  4. Susan Sarandon:

    The world is made for people who aren't cursed with self-awareness.

  5. Andreas Simic:

    The greatest journey in life you will undertake is the one for self awareness. Finding out who you are and what you stand for.


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