consciousness consciousness /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

noun

1. () An alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation  ( consciousness )
   an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
    He lost consciousness
   he lost consciousness
   
2. () Having knowledge of  ( cognisance [British] , knowingness , cognizance , awareness , consciousness )
   having knowledge of
    He had no awareness of his mistakes
   he had no awareness of his mistakes
    His sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
   his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
    Their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive
   their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive