awakening
awak|en|ing /əw'eɪkənɪŋ/ (awakenings)
1 [N-COUNT] usu sing, with supp
The awakening of a feeling or realization is the start of it.
...the awakening of national consciousness in people.
2 [PHRASE]
If you have a rude awakening, you are suddenly made aware of an unpleasant fact.
1 [N-COUNT] usu sing, with supp
The awakening of a feeling or realization is the start of it.
...the awakening of national consciousness in people.
2 [PHRASE]
If you have a rude awakening, you are suddenly made aware of an unpleasant fact.