self-aware

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈwer How to pronounce self-aware (audio)
: characterized by self-awareness

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Her voice is so sharp, funny, and self-aware. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 But Todd wears his realism well, finding a nice mix between earnestly romantic and achingly self-aware. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026 Individuals bringing up potential or current burnout should be praised for being self-aware and thinking ahead. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The self-aware series pokes fun at the teenage superhero subgenre, toying with the way superpowers interfere with daily life. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-aware

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-aware was in 1924

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“Self-aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-aware. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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self-aware

adjective
-ə-ˈwe(ə)r How to pronounce self-aware (audio)
: characterized by self-awareness
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