self-aware

Example Sentences

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In the audiobook recording of this surprising and intricate story, Ms. Entwistle’s words come across as those of a small person who is confidingly self-aware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

B.J. irritates the other characters with yet another drum solo, the self-aware jokes about his self-centeredness would land better if “K-Pops!” wasn’t convinced that the audience wants as much of him on-screen as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The teens were almost precociously self-aware, which admittedly made us roll our eyes at some of the dialogue on occasion.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The moment fit the tone of the appearance: lightly political, self-aware and clearly designed to let Harry poke fun at both American holiday-movie culture and his own public image.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

As he become marginally self-aware, he discovered loneliness, regret, and longing.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden