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.
- 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.”
- Cognizant of one's appearances, shortcomings, etc.
“The video is a self-aware parody of the trend.”