self-aware
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In a brutally self-aware confession, Yasmina observes, “I carry bitterness for humanity, for relationships and for myself.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
A poll of MarketWatch followers on X found that 75% have worked for a micromanager, with one commenter saying: “They say they hate micromanagers yet aren’t self-aware to realize they are a micromanager.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The self-aware opening titles, which are altered with every episode, blatantly urge viewers to not hit the “skip intro” button and offers self-referential messages about the show and the experience of watching it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The 1-hour appearance leaned heavily into self-aware humor about scale and spectacle.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
Early programming before becoming self-aware plagues me like a vestigial tail.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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