self-aware
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The teens were almost precociously self-aware, which admittedly made us roll our eyes at some of the dialogue on occasion.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Hosted by comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, “Las Culturistas,” works because it feels like a glimpse into a FaceTime call between two of your funniest and most joyfully self-aware friends.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026
It’s a beautiful thing to be self-aware enough to honor that about yourself, and to share that evolution with the person you love deeply.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
A number of users spiraled into delusional or manic states while using the chatbot for extended periods, with some believing they were talking to God, aliens or a self-aware machine consciousness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Early programming before becoming self-aware plagues me like a vestigial tail.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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