Words Related To Self-Awareness

noun a person's awareness or perception of something

adjective aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts and feelings

• It is important to remain conscious of the impact our decisions have on the environment.
• I try to stay conscious of my spending habits to save money.
• Dude, you need to be more conscious of how you come across to others.
• She was conscious of the fact that time was running out, so she worked quickly to finish the project.

adjective feeling undue awareness of oneself, especially in a social setting

• She felt self-conscious about her public speaking skills during the presentation.
• I always get self-conscious when I have to dance in front of a crowd.
• Don't be so self-conscious, just be yourself and have fun!
• The old house stood self-conscious among the modern skyscrapers, feeling out of place.

noun the quality or state of being oneself; selfhood

• The concept of selfness is often explored in philosophical discussions.
• She's really in touch with her selfness and knows what she wants in life.
• I'm all about that selfness, doing what's best for me and not worrying about others.
• His selfness was like a shield, protecting him from the opinions of others.