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Self-knowledge

//ˌsɛlfˈnɒl.ɪdʒ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Knowledge or insight into one's own character, abilities, feelings, or motivations; self-understanding. uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities wordnet

Etymology

From self- + knowledge.

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