Awareness: meaning, definitions and examples
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awareness
[ əˈwɛːnəs ]
mental state
The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. It involves being conscious or cognizant of something.
Synonyms
consciousness, perception, realization, understanding
Examples of usage
- I have a growing awareness of the importance of mental health.
- She showed great awareness of the potential risks involved.
social context
Concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development.
Synonyms
consciousness, knowledge, recognition, sensitivity
Examples of usage
- There is a lack of awareness about the environmental impact of fast fashion.
- The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling.
spiritual context
A state of being conscious or cognizant of something beyond the physical realm, often associated with enlightenment or higher consciousness.
Synonyms
awakening, consciousness, enlightenment, mindfulness
Examples of usage
- Meditation can lead to a deeper awareness of oneself and the universe.
- They believe in the power of awareness to transform lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "awareness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 consciência
🇮🇳 जागरूकता
🇩🇪 Bewusstsein
🇮🇩 kesadaran
🇺🇦 усвідомлення
🇵🇱 świadomość
🇯🇵 意識 (いしき)
🇫🇷 conscience
🇪🇸 conciencia
🇹🇷 farkındalık
🇰🇷 의식 (uishik)
🇸🇦 وعي (wa'i)
🇨🇿 vědomí
🇸🇰 vedomie
🇨🇳 意识 (yìshí)
🇸🇮 zavest
🇮🇸 meðvitund
🇰🇿 саналы болу
🇬🇪 ცნობიერება
🇦🇿 şüurluluq
🇲🇽 conciencia
Word origin
The word 'awareness' originated from the Old English word 'gewær' meaning 'watchful, vigilant'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of being conscious or informed about something. The concept of awareness has been a central theme in various philosophical and spiritual traditions, emphasizing the importance of being mindful and present in the moment.
See also: aware, awarely, unaware, unawarely, unawareness.