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self-aware

adjective

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adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English aware English self-aware From self- + aware.

  1. Aware of oneself as an individual that exists in the real world.

    The robot didn't just resemble a human girl: she was self-aware and conscious as well.

    The time has come. According to the Terminator clock, at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, Skynet will become self-aware. And humanity will be screwed.

  2. Cognizant of one's appearances, shortcomings, etc.

    The video is a self-aware parody of the trend.