| 1. | having knowledge; conscious; cognizant: aware of danger. |
| 2. | informed; alert; knowledgeable; sophisticated: She is one of the most politically aware young women around. |
| self-a·ware (sělf'ə-wâr') adj. Aware of oneself, including one's traits, feelings, and behaviors. self'-a·ware'ness n. |