awareness

[ uh-wair-nis ]

noun

the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge; consciousness: The object of the information drive is to raise awareness of what spreads HIV/AIDS.

Origin of awareness

Certain sentences and paragraphs capture a self-awareness that is more insightful than obnoxious or narcissistic.
Time to Grow Up, Lena Dunham | Emily Shire | October 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They have enough self-awareness to recognize themselves in a mirror (think about that).
A World Without Elephants? Blame China | Michael Tomasky | August 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Then there is the remarkable self-awareness with which Greer talks about her status in Hollywood.
Judy Greer Doesn’t Know What You Know Her From | Kevin Fallon | April 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The interview illustrates that, among all her other superlative qualities, is a remarkable level of self awareness.
11 Angelina Jolie Quotes From Her 'Maleficent' Q&A Proving She's Perfect | Marina Watts | March 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
But with self-awareness comes self-protection and a little paranoia.
This is What Happens When You Teach Machines the Power of Natural Selection | James Barrat | February 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

The test of a civilized person is first self-awareness, and then depth after depth of sincerity in self-confrontation.
The Crow's Nest | Clarence Day, Jr.
Ironically, the services themselves became an early target of this rising self-awareness.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 | Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
In the enormous evening only a little shiver of self-awareness was left to her.
Narcissus | Evelyn Scott
After all, it's just a question of increasing their self-awareness.
Piper in the Woods | Philip K. Dick
His extraordinary self-estimate and self-awareness are equally noticeable.
Whitman | John Burroughs

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