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Etymology

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From self- +‎ awareness.[1] Also equivalent to self-aware +‎ -ness, though attested earlier.

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self-awareness (uncountable)

  1. The state or property of being self-aware; state of being aware of oneself as an individual.
  2. (psychology) A personal trait regarding someone's ability to persistently and accurately perceive their presence amongst other people, and their own knowledge and abilities.

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References

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  1. ^ self-awareness, n.”, in OED Online  , Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.