Cognizant

[ kog-nuh-zuhnt ]

adjective

1. having knowledge or being aware of.

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