adjective
marked by realization, perception, or knowledge often of something not generally realized, perceived, or known
aware of her own inner weakness
Synonyms: alive, apprehensive, au courant, awake, cognizant, conscious, conversant, knowing, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware, witting
Related Word: acquainted, apprised, informed; alert, heedful; impressionable, perceptive, receptive
Contrasted words: anesthetic, impassible, insensible, insensitive; ignorant, unknowing
Antonyms: unaware