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self-awareness

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/ˌsɛlfəˈwɛrnəs/ · self-a-aware-ness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings.

Meanings

nounformal

The conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings.

اپنے کردار اور جذبات کی آگاہی رکھنے کی حالت.

خود آگاہی

khud aagahi

Formal: خود شناسی

Synonyms

self-knowledgeself-consciousnessself-perceptionخود شناسیاپنی پہچاناپنے حالات کی آگاہی

Antonyms

ignoranceunawarenessinsensitivityعجزبے خبریحساسیت کی کمی

Common Collocations

  • developing self-awareness
  • increased self-awareness
  • importance of self-awareness

Example Sentences

Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth.

خود آگاہی ذاتی ترقی کے لئے بہت اہم ہے.

khud aagahi zati taraqqi ke liye bohot ahem hai.

Through meditation, she gained deeper self-awareness.

مراقبہ کے ذریعے، اس نے گہری خود آگاہی حاصل کی.

muraqaba ke zariye, us ne gehri khud aagahi hasil ki.

He lacked self-awareness, which affected his relationships.

اس میں خود آگاہی کی کمی تھی، جس سے اس کے تعلقات متاثر ہوئے.

us mein khud aagahi ki kami thi, jis se us ke taalluqaat mutasir hue.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mirror reflecting your inner thoughts.

A person looking at themselves in a mirror, deep in thought.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود آگاہی کامیابی کی پہلی کنجی ہے

khud aagahi kamiyabi ki pehli kunji hai

Self-awareness is the first key to success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + awareness" — the state of being conscious of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

First known use: 19th century

The term 'self-awareness' has been in use since the early 19th century, combining 'self' from Old English and 'awareness' from the late 14th century.