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

It’s one of the two events held annually that raise awareness and money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers are hoping that by holding this event at COP they will spread awareness of the problem and the solutions.

From BBC

Freya said she spoke out to raise awareness.

From BBC

However, California residents had lower chemical levels compared to the rest of the U.S., possibly due to more stringent environmental regulations and consumer awareness, according to researchers.

From Los Angeles Times

Disabled TikTokers have been posting about their experiences, and a teacher recently wrote a Reddit thread titled “Getting real sick of this Timmy trend”, expressing frustration at students' lack of awareness.

From BBC

Related Words

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