awareness

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awareness

The child shows awareness of the butterfly landing on the flower.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state of having knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or feeling. It refers to being conscious or cognizant of something, either internally (one's own thoughts or feelings) or externally (events, conditions, or information).
    • The state of being aware; consciousness. This can denote a general state of being awake and responsive to one's surroundings or a specific, focused recognition.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Public awareness of environmental issues has increased significantly.
    • She has a keen awareness of social cues.
    • The meditation practice helped him develop greater self-awareness.
Advanced Usage
  • "To raise awareness": To inform people about an issue to increase their knowledge and concern.
    • The campaign aims to raise awareness about heart disease.
  • "Situational awareness": The perception and understanding of one's environment and events within it, especially in a dynamic or critical context.
    • Pilots must maintain excellent situational awareness at all times.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aware (adj.): Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
    • He was aware of the risks involved.
  • Unaware (adj.): Having no knowledge of a situation or fact.
    • She was unaware that the meeting had been canceled.
  • Self-awareness (n.): Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
    • Emotional intelligence is linked to high self-awareness.
Synonyms
  • Consciousness: The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings.
  • Cognizance: Formal term for awareness or knowledge.
  • Recognition: The action of identifying or acknowledging something's existence or validity.
  • Knowingness: The possession of knowledge or information.
Antonyms
  • Ignorance: Lack of knowledge or information.
  • Unconsciousness: The state of being unaware and unable to respond to stimuli.
  • Obliviousness: The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
awareness

The child shows awareness of the butterfly landing on the flower.

Noun
  1. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
    • the crash intruded on his awareness
  2. having knowledge of
    • he had no awareness of his mistakes
    • his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
    • their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive