Meaning of the word self-awareness in English

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self-awareness

US /ˌself.əˈwer.nəs/
UK /ˌself.əˈweə.nəs/
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Noun

conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires

Example:
Meditation can help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
His lack of self-awareness made it difficult for him to understand why people were upset.