self-awareness

[self-uh-wair-nis]

noun

1. the state or quality of being self-aware.

Example Sentences

Calculated self-awareness is as necessary to the pop star formula as musical prowess; even more so in the digital age, where even a whiff of ingratitude is grounds for cancellation.

From Salon

The medicine dispensed by the governor tastes especially bitter to those who suffer from a lack of self-awareness.

From Salon

He’s a natural in roles that require both charisma and a touch of self-awareness, whether he’s solving crimes, commanding a spaceship or enforcing the law.

From Los Angeles Times

Their self-awareness is part of the charm; they might wield magic like us mortals wield butter knives, but they’re relatable.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Terminator” introduces Skynet, an artificial superintelligence system that achieves self-awareness and responds by launching enough nuclear missiles to fry the planet.

From Salon