cognizant

/ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːɡnɪzənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäg-nə-zənt/ (ame, mw)

cognizant — adjective

  • cognizantpositive
  • more cognizantcomparative
  • most cognizantsuperlative

1. fully aware of and paying attention to a fact, situation, or need that matters f

1.形容詞C1
釋義

fully aware of and paying attention to a fact, situation, or need that matters for what you decide or do next

例句

Mei-Lin was cognizant of the deadline and finished the report a day early.

be + cognizant + of + [noun] for timely action

Dr. Okafor remained cognizant of the patient's concerns throughout the consultation.

remain + cognizant + of + [concerns / abstract noun]

同義詞
  • aware

    more common and less formal; used in everyday situations rather than formal or professional ones

  • mindful

    stresses active, deliberate attention and careful consideration rather than just knowledge

  • conscious

    can be used for internal feelings or moral awareness; 'cognizant' is more factual and external

反義詞
  • unaware

    the most direct opposite; not having knowledge of something

  • oblivious

    stronger; suggests not noticing something that is obvious

  • ignorant

    implies a complete lack of knowledge about a subject

文法句型

be + cognizant + of + noun phrase

remain + cognizant + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Almost always followed by the preposition 'of'. More formal than 'aware of'. Common in professional, legal, or academic contexts. Frequently paired with verbs like 'remain', 'stay', 'become', or 'be'.

常見錯誤

❌The manager was cognizant about the risks of the project.
✅The manager was cognizant of the risks of the project.
💡'cognizant' is followed by 'of', never by 'about'.
❌I am cognizant that the deadline is tomorrow.
✅I am cognizant of the fact that the deadline is tomorrow.
💡as an adjective, 'cognizant' needs 'of' before a noun phrase or 'the fact that' before a clause.