Awareness

Pronunciation: /əˈwɛrnəs/

Awareness (noun)

  1. The state of knowing about something or being conscious of it.
  2. The ability to recognize the significance or impact of a situation or topic.

Examples

  • People have a greater awareness of environmental issues today.
  • There is a strong awareness of mental health in society now.

Common collocations: raise awareness, increase awareness, create awareness, develop awareness

Synonyms of Awareness

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Awareness

  • — Lack of awareness or knowledge about something.
  • — State of not being aware or conscious.