Awareness: meaning, definitions and examples

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awareness

 

[ əˈwɛːnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.