— awareness , n.
/euh wair"/ , adj.
1. having knowledge; conscious; cognizant: aware of danger.
2. informed; alert; knowledgeable; sophisticated: She is one of the most politically aware young women around.
[ bef. 1100; ME, var. of iwar, OE gewaer watchful (c. OHG, OS giwar, G gewahr ), equiv. to ge- Y- + waer WARE 2 ]
Syn. 1. mindful. See conscious .
Ant. 1. oblivious.