Definition of Cognizant

knowledgeable of something, especially through personal experience

Examples of Cognizant in a sentence

Because I have been on a tight budget for two years, I am very cognizant of the importance of using coupons to get the best deals.  🔊

I am fully cognizant of the effects of sedatives on one’s ability to drive.  🔊

Since you have never had a baby, there is no way you could be cognizant of labor pains.  🔊

As a starving writer, Elaine is very cognizant of the fact that success does not come overnight.  🔊

After Jason was mugged in a mall parking lot, he focused on becoming more cognizant of his surroundings.  🔊

Perhaps an overnight stay in a prison will help the young criminals become more cognizant of the disadvantages of breaking the law.  🔊

My teenage daughter will not become cognizant of the dangers of driving until she gets her license.  🔊

As a police officer, you must be cognizant of the fact some individuals will try to hurt you during their escape attempts.  🔊

Because Helen was cognizant of Jim’s reputation as a ladies’ man, she refused to take his marriage proposal seriously.  🔊

After losing his job, Walter knew he had to be cognizant of his financial situation and not spend money unnecessarily.  🔊

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