Self-Awareness

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun Awareness is a noun that refers to the knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

  • Public awareness of climate change is increasing worldwide.
  • I don't think she has any awareness of how her actions affect others.
  • Dude, you need to raise your awareness about what's going on around you.
  • His sudden awareness of his own mortality was a wake-up call to start living life to the fullest.

adjective relating to or characterized by egotism; self-centered

  • His egotistic behavior often alienates those around him in professional settings.
  • She's so egotistic, always talking about herself and never listening to others.
  • That guy is such an egotistic jerk, always acting like he's better than everyone else.
  • The egotistic cloud of arrogance followed him wherever he went, casting a shadow on his relationships.

noun a judgment or evaluation of oneself; a self-assessment

  • A self-appraisal is an important part of the performance review process in many organizations.
  • I always dread doing my self-appraisal for work because I never know what to say.
  • I aced my self-appraisal by highlighting all my achievements and downplaying my weaknesses.
  • Doing a self-appraisal is like looking in the mirror and evaluating your own reflection.

noun a personality trait characterized by a focus on external objects or events

  • Her high level of extraversion makes her a natural leader in group settings.
  • I love going to parties with Sarah, her extraversion really brings out the fun in everyone.
  • Dude, his extraversion is off the charts when he's had a few drinks.
  • The extraversion of the city's nightlife is like a beacon attracting people from all over.