self-awareness
nounUK /ˌself əˈweənəs/
US /ˌself əˈwer nəs/
Self-awareness is knowing what you feel, what you do, and how you seem to other people.
Her self-awareness helped her notice she was getting grumpy and take a break.
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2. The ability to notice your own thoughts and feelings as they happen.
Meditation can build self-awareness of passing thoughts.
3. In biology, a state in which an organism can recognize itself, such as in a mirror.
The dolphin showed self-awareness by recognizing its reflection.
4. An honest understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses.
Good leaders need self-awareness to know when to ask for help.