Self-Awareness Vocabulary

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a modest or low view of one's own importance or abilities, often feigned for politeness or to gain approval

  • It is important to distinguish between genuine humility and false modesty in social interactions.
  • Stop with the false modesty, we all know you're great at what you do.
  • Don't front with that false modesty, you know you're killing it.
  • Her false modesty was like a thin veil covering her true talent and abilities.

adjective describing a person who is motivated by their own thoughts, feelings, and values rather than external influences

  • Individuals who are inner directed tend to rely on their own values and beliefs to guide their actions.
  • People who are inner directed often follow their own instincts rather than external influences.
  • Those who are inner directed march to the beat of their own drum.
  • His inner directed nature was like a compass guiding him through life's challenges.

noun the act of introspecting or the tendency to do so

verb to examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental processes

  • It is important to take time to introspect and reflect on one's actions and decisions.
  • Sometimes it's good to introspect and think about why things happen the way they do.
  • Dude, you really need to introspect and figure out what's going on in your life.
  • Just like a mirror reflects our physical appearance, introspection allows us to introspect our inner selves.

adjective having no awareness, understanding, or memory of something

adverb in an oblivious manner

  • She was completely oblivious to the changes happening around her.
  • He walked around oblivious to the fact that his shirt was on inside out.
  • She's so oblivious, she didn't even notice her phone was missing.
  • The driver was oblivious to the road signs, leading to a wrong turn.

noun the understanding of oneself, including one's strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, and motivations

  • Self-knowledge is crucial for personal growth and development.
  • Knowing yourself is key to figuring out what you want in life.
  • You gotta have some self-knowledge to navigate through this crazy world.
  • Self-knowledge is like having a compass that guides you through life's journey.

adjective firmly established or deeply rooted

adverb in a thorough or comprehensive manner

  • The research findings are based on a well-grounded theoretical framework.
  • She is a well-grounded individual who always thinks before acting.
  • My friend is so well-grounded, she always knows what's up.
  • His arguments were well-grounded in logic and reason.

noun a slang term for 'with you'

preposition used to indicate accompaniment or association

  • I will be meeting withcha to discuss the project details.
  • Hey, can I catch up withcha later?
  • Let's hang out withcha this weekend.
  • His words resonated withcha, touching your heart deeply.