Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-aware

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.65 in modern English

Syllables: self--aware
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Aware of oneself as an individual that exists in the real world.

adj

Cognizant of one's appearances, shortcomings, etc.

Example Sentences

"The robot didn't just resemble a human girl: she was self-aware and conscious as well."
"The time has come. According to the Terminator clock, at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, Skynet will become self-aware. And humanity will be screwed."
"The video is a self-aware parody of the trend."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English aware English self-aware From self- + aware.

Inflected Forms

more self-aware (comparative) most self-aware (superlative)

Derived Forms

selfawarewolf

Phrases

self-awareness

Frequently Paired Words

self-awareness

Synonyms

intelligent sentient self-aware sapient self-conscious

Antonyms

self-unaware

Questions

What does self-aware mean?: Aware of oneself as an individual that exists in the real world.
Where does self-aware come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English aware English self-aware From self- + aware.

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