self-aware

self- +‎ aware

self-aware (comparative more self-aware, superlative most self-aware)

1. 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.

   • 2011 April 19, Angela Watercutter, “Skynet Becomes Self-Aware: How to Welcome Our AI Overlords”, in Wired‎:

     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.

2. Cognizant of one's appearances, shortcomings, etc.

   The video is a self-aware parody of the trend.

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