unconscious

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ UK /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #4410

Meanings

1

adj
Not awake or aware, usually after an injury or anaesthetic.

The boxer was knocked unconscious in the third round.
2

adj
Happening without you being aware of it or meaning to.

Her sudden fright was an unconscious response.
3

noun
The part of the mind that works without you being aware of it.

Many of our fears come from the unconscious.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · not awake or aware, usually... senseless insensible

2 adj · happening without you being... subconscious

3 noun · the part of the mind that... subconsciousunconscious mind

Word family

Derived forms unconsciousness

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Etymology

From un- + conscious.

Topics

Describing Qualities Psychology & Behavior

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