Awareness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈwer-nəs/ aware·ness

Meaning & Definition of Awareness

Awareness (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being aware, knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists

Awareness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of being aware

    "while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you"

    similar: advertence, advertency, attention, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, observation
    related: hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness, advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch, apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding
    near: disregard, neglect, obliviousness, unawareness

Related Entry: Aware (adjective)

Aware is a different word from Awareness. The synonyms below are for aware, not for awareness.

  1. having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind

    "as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room"

    similar: alive, apprehensive, cognizant, conscious, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware, witting
    related: alert, attentive, careful, cautious, heedful, observant, open-eyed, regardful, safe, vigilant, wary, watchful, wide-awake, hyperaware, hyperconscious
    opposite: insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting
    near: careless, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unheeding, unwary

Related Entry: Self-awareness (noun)

Self-awareness is a different word from Awareness. The synonyms below are for self-awareness, not for awareness.

  1. knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character

    "Her self-awareness was unusual in such a young child."

    similar: self-analysis, self-consciousness, self-recognition, introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination, self-observation, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, self-searching, soul-searching, introversion, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-involvement, self-actualization, self-esteem, self-discovery, self-exploration, self-fulfillment, self-realization, self-knowledge, self-revelation, self-concept, self-image, self-perception, contemplation, meditation, reflection, rumination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Awareness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Awareness:

advertence, advertency, attention, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, observation

Related Words for Awareness

hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness, advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch, apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding

Near Antonyms of Awareness

disregard, neglect, obliviousness, unawareness

Origin & Etymology of Awareness

First known use: 1839

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Awareness

Words & Phrases Containing Awareness

self-awareness, hyperawareness

Frequently Asked Questions about Awareness

What does "Awareness" mean?

"Awareness" means the quality or state of being aware, knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being aware, knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists.

What is another word for "Awareness"?

Other words for "Awareness" include advertence, advertency, attention, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye and heed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Awareness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Awareness"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Awareness". Common alternatives include advertence, advertency, attention, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge and mindfulness.

How do you use "Awareness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Awareness" in a sentence: "while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you".

Is "Awareness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Awareness" is a noun.

Is "Awareness" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Awareness" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Awareness"?

"Awareness" is pronounced /ə-ˈwer-nəs/ and divided into syllables as aware·ness.

What is the origin of the word "Awareness"?

First known use: 1839.