self-knowledge

American  

[self-nol-ij, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈnɒl ɪdʒ, ˈsɛlf- /

noun

1. knowledge or understanding of oneself, one's character, abilities, motives, etc.

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self-knowledge British  

noun

1. knowledge of one's own character, etc

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Etymology

Origin of self-knowledge

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Stylishness was certainly important to Mr. Stern, and he had enough self-knowledge to laugh about it.

From The Wall Street Journal

In time, he is undone by his utter lack of self-knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is impossible to quantify the vital role that the NEH has played in our national search for meaning and self-knowledge, but the endowment’s website begins to tell the story.

From Los Angeles Times

Across religions, vows of silence are used to quiet the mind, develop self-knowledge and connect more deeply with the divine.

From Los Angeles Times

But the adventures that skateboarding facilitates can also be gateways to freedom and self-knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times