Awareness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
awareness
[ ษหwษหnษs ]
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:
๐ต๐น consciรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฐเฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Bewusstsein
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesadaran
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฒัะดะพะผะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ลwiadomoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ญ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท conscience
๐ช๐ธ conciencia
๐น๐ท farkฤฑndalฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ (uishik)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนู (wa'i)
๐จ๐ฟ vฤdomรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vedomie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฏ (yรฌshรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zavest
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐvitund
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐะปั ะฑะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผurluluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ conciencia
Etymology
The word 'awareness' originated from the Old English word 'gewรฆr' 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.