autonoetic

/ɔːtənɒˈɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a sense of self-awareness or the ability to reflect on one’s own mental states and experiences.

“The patient’s autonoetic abilities were impaired due to the traumatic brain injury.”

2. noun

a self-aware or reflective experience, especially as a component of consciousness.

“The researcher studied the autonoetic aspects of human memory and cognition.”

Synonyms

  • conscious
  • metacognitive
  • reflective
  • self-aware

Antonyms

  • automaton
  • oblivious
  • unconscious
  • unreflective