self-knowledge

noun
UK: /ˌselfˈnɒlɪdʒ/
US: /ˌselfˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

  1. Understanding of your own beliefs, feelings, and character.

    1. She has some self-knowledge.
    2. Through therapy, he gained greater self-knowledge and emotional stability which improved his relationships.

  2. Awareness of one's own strengths and weaknesses.

    1. Self-knowledge is very important.
    2. Successful leaders often demonstrate a high degree of self-knowledge, allowing them to delegate effectively.

Synonyms

self-awareness introspection self-understanding

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-knowledge" in English means: Understanding of your own beliefs, feelings, and character., Awareness of one's own strengths and weaknesses..

The phonetic transcription of "self-knowledge" is /ˌselfˈnɒlɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˌselfˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-knowledge": self-awareness, introspection, self-understanding.

Example usage of "self-knowledge": "She has some self-knowledge.". More examples on the page.