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Being aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
Examples
I am conscious of how my tone might affect the team.
Scientists debate how conscious experience emerges from brain activity.
The doctor checked his conscious before proceeding.
Her conscious mind filtered the noise while the subconscious handled the rest.
They took a conscious step toward reducing waste.
Similar words
attentive
deliberatesustainable
perception
reflective
consciousness
mental
considered
rational
mindful
Meanings
Examples
He was conscious of the noise coming from the street.
She remained conscious during the entire interview, noticing every question.
The driver stayed conscious of the slippery road conditions.
Even after the shock, the patient stayed conscious enough to answer simple questions.
I am conscious of how my tone might affect the team.
Similar words
aware
cognizant
mindful
alert
attentive
perceptive
observant
vigilantExamples
She made a conscious decision to quit smoking.
His conscious effort to improve his grades paid off.
They took a conscious step toward reducing waste.
The manager's conscious move to reorganize the team surprised everyone.
He gave a conscious nod, showing he understood the plan.
Similar words
intentional
purposeful
deliberateplanned
considered
premeditated
willful
volitional
Examples
The study examined conscious processing of visual information.
Dreams involve both conscious and unconscious activity.
Meditation can sharpen conscious awareness of thoughts.
Her conscious mind filtered the noise while the subconscious handled the rest.
Scientists debate how conscious experience emerges from brain activity.
Similar words
mental
cognitive
aware
waking
rational
reflective
deliberative
introspective
Examples
He regained conscious after the faint.
The doctor checked his conscious before proceeding.
She was barely in conscious, barely responding.
The medication kept the patient in a light conscious.
When the alarm sounded, his conscious snapped back.
Similar words
awareness
consciousness
wakefulness
alertness
mindfulness
perception
presence
sentience
Examples
She follows a conscious lifestyle that avoids single-use plastics.
The brand markets its products as conscious to attract ethical shoppers.
He chose a conscious diet rich in vegetables and low in meat.
Their conscious approach to travel includes using public transport.
Parents often raise conscious children who think about the planet.
Similar words
health-conscious
eco-conscious
environmentally aware
mindful
responsible
sustainable
ethical
green
Etymology
From Latin conscius ‘knowing or aware’, which derives from Greek synēidēs ‘to know’, giving the sense of being aware and awake.
FAQ
What does conscious mean?
Being aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
What does conscious mean in psychology when referring to awareness?
Having knowledge of or being aware of a situation, feeling, or fact.
What does conscious mean when something is done on purpose?
Done on purpose with full awareness and intentional purpose.
What is the noun conscious?
The condition of being aware of one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings.
What does conscious mean in the context of health or the environment?
Being mindful of and caring about health, the environment, or other ethical issues.
What is the comparative form of conscious?
What is the superlative form of conscious?
Where does the word conscious come from?
From Latin conscius ‘knowing or aware’, which derives from Greek synēidēs ‘to know’, giving the sense of being aware and awake.
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