Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. The state or property of being self-aware.
WordNet 3.0
- n. awareness of your own individuality
Etymologies
- self- + aware + -ness (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Craig and Ray were able to keep their commitments by using their power tools, also known as self-awareness, conscience, imagination, and willpower.”
Simon & Schuster: The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make
“Time alone to heal is an important component of self-awareness, which is an important component of healthy relationships.”
Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis
“Truthfully, those classifications have never really played a significant part in my own self-identification, and they never really became an issue until the self-awareness that comes with the late stages of middle school and early high school.”
The Huffington Post: Scott Janssen: Yes, I'm a White Male, and I Apologize for That
“And it sort of lost its specific meaning and came to stand for someone who had very little self-awareness.”
“Perhaps we are finally experiencing the ultimate self-awareness trifecta:”
“I was using football for my self-awareness and identity as a person," Gibbs said.”
The Huffington Post: Faith And Fanaticism In South's Football God
“Anyone who doesn't agree with this point needs serious self-awareness counseling.”
The Huffington Post: Gary Liberson, PhD: Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash
“Built around a shambolic "let's put on a show" comeback story, it doesn't always crackle with wit, but South Park-ish self-awareness and Conchords-style songs compensate.”
“And that's a blind spot that would make David Brent look like a guru of self-awareness.”
“That these people are almost entirely lacking self-awareness is a plus to the entertainment quotient.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘self-awareness’.
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Noesis
Mind or Mind Altering
example: psychotomimetic
( _mark, personal list, randomness )
related:
noetic, entheogen, psychonautics, infinite, bewilderment, mystification, stupefication, enhanced, altered, perception, simulation, network and 212 more... -
2008 Wordlist
Hopefully, I'll be using this site for more than one year. It will be fun then to look back and see what new words I found worthy of notice in any given year.
All words spotted in 2008...longanimity, permalancer, breeder, biodegradable, handicapable, gender-neutral, translator, interpreter, translation, interpreting, kleptocracy, fanfiction and 1598 more...
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self-
list of self-s
self-discovery, self-awareness, self-actualization, self-respect, self-esteem, self-understanding, self-portrait, self-centered, self-righteousness, self-worth, self-reference, self-exam and 34 more...
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concepts of self
unique, self-parodying, introspection, self-knowledge, self-consciousness, ontology, selfness, me, i, reflexive, solipsism, delusions of gran... and 10 more...
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Self-concept
Regarding self-identify.
personal identity, self-referential ..., self-schema, sense of possibility, values, abilities, deservingness, timeline, personal narrative, self image, self-esteem, gender identity and 27 more...
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traits (good)
good, virtuous traits that are common in human behaviour.
goto traits (neutral)
goto traits (bad)
( randomness, descriptive, psychology, virtue, mindset, perspective...bibliophilism, energetic, scientific, trustworthy, integrity, empathy, kindness, generosity, compassion, knowledgeable, sincerity, foresight and 81 more...
Tweets
Looking for tweets for self-awareness.

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