Word meaning
cognizant
adjective · KOG-nih-zunt
What does cognizant mean?
Cognizant means having knowledge or being aware of something.
Cognizant in a sentence
“We're cognizant of the risks and have a backup plan.”
Synonyms for cognizant
- aware
- conscious
- mindful
How to remember cognizant
- Say it out loud a few times: KOG-nih-zunt.
- Write one sentence of your own using cognizant, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
More words worth knowing
- mindful — conscious or aware of something; focused on the present moment.
- forlorn — pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
- altruism — selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- impetuous — acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
- camaraderie — mutual trust and friendship among people who spend time together.
- stoic — enduring pain or hardship without complaining or showing feelings.