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self-knowledge

Noun CEFR C2
ˌsɛlfˈnɒl.ɪdʒ

Definitions

Knowledge or insight into one's own character, abilities, feelings, or motivations; self-understanding.

uncountable

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Examples

“A girl's love⟳ is half poetry, an unconscious preference till startled into self-knowledge. Isabella had been grateful for Mr. Glentworth's kindness—struck with his cultivated mind⟳, and impressed with his distinguished appearance; so were all her sisters; but she alone was timid in expressing that admiration; in her alone had they inspired that feeling, which, shy, vague, and tender, is love⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

self-lacing self-learning self-legitimation self-licensing self-licking ice cream cone self-licking ice-cream cone

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