woken

/ˈwoʊkən/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of wake, to rouse from sleep or a state of inactivity; to make someone or something conscious or aware

“She was woken by the loud noise from outside.”

2. noun

a person who has been made aware of or involved in a particular issue or movement, especially social justice or feminism

“The woken generation is trying to make a difference in the world.”

3. adjective

in a state of being awake, alert, or aware

“The woken world is trying to tackle the issues of inequality and injustice.”

4. adverb

in a state of being awake, alert, or aware; in a state of being made aware of or involved in a particular issue or movement

“The company has been working woken to address the concerns of its employees.”

Synonyms

  • awakened
  • enlightened
  • roused
  • stirred

Antonyms

  • asleep
  • unaware
  • unconscious