Definitions

aware

[uh-wair] / əˈwɛər /

ADJECTIVE

knowledgeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alive appreciative apprehensive attentive awake cognizant conscious familiar informed mindful receptive wise

WEAK

acquainted alert appraised apprised au courant cool enlightened go-go groovy grounded heedful hip in the know in the picture into know the score know what's what know-how knowing latched on on the beam on to perceptive plugged in savvy sensible sentient sharp tuned-in up on wise to wised up with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedless ignorant inattentive neglectful unaware unconscious unfamiliar unfriendly uninformed unknowledgeable

WEAK

insensitive

Example Sentences

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He agreed it was "astonishing" the University of Nottingham - where Calocane studied between 2017 and 2022 - was not made aware of his assault on PC Pritchard and incidents involving neighbours.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Research shows that it’s not even realistic to expect consumers to be aware of all the provisions in form contracts that they’re asked to review and sign on a regular basis.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Loud boos rang out from the Leeds fans inside the stadium, all too aware of this frustrating tactic.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Yes, the crowd still skewed toward the heads, but it also felt noticeably denser, more alert and aware of itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

I’m all too aware of Camille awake next to me, her anxious gaze on me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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