self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Understand Your Own Psychology Before You Trade One of the biggest differences between professional traders and average investors is self-awareness.
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Balancing that pressure with the need for self-awareness is a constant negotiation, eased in part by the support of her peers.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Her critique demonstrated true self-awareness that impressed the judges, along with her skills as a director, cinematographer, editor and collaborator — and her 1st Degree Black Belt in karate.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Balancing that pressure with the need for self-awareness is a constant negotiation, eased in part by the support of her peers.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Her critique demonstrated true self-awareness that impressed the judges, along with her skills as a director, cinematographer, editor and collaborator — and her 1st Degree Black Belt in karate.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-awareness
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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