awareness

[ uh-wair-nis ]

noun

1. the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge; consciousness:

   The object of the information drive is to raise awareness of what spreads HIV/AIDS.

Other Words From

• hyper·a·wareness noun
• over·a·wareness noun
• self-a·wareness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of awareness¹

aware + -ness

Example Sentences

But despite foreign governments posting warnings about alcohol consumption in these places, there is still little awareness among the backpacker party scene.

From BBC

"We need to educate the community. We need social sensitivity, awareness. It's not a problem that will solve itself," Vlachos said.

From Science Daily

The Sinn Féin deputy leader added that his "strength and courage in the face of illness served as an inspiration to many, as he became a powerful advocate for raising awareness of cancer".

From BBC

“We try to raise awareness, but in the end it's either the settlers steal the olives or cut the trees, or they remain unpicked and go to waste.”

From BBC

She said there was a lack of regulation and national framework covering training, supervision and competency, and limited understanding and awareness about the role among both patients and other NHS staff.

From BBC

Related Words

• alertness
• appreciation
• attention
• consciousness
• information
• perception
• realization
• recognition
• understanding