subconsciously

adverb

sub·​con·​scious·​ly ˌsəb-ˈkän(t)-shəs-lē How to pronounce subconsciously (audio)
ˈsəb-
: in a subconscious manner : without conscious awareness
As far as she's concerned, it's great to see men acknowledge, whether explicitly or subconsciously, that it's OK to want to care about looking nice, and that wearing something you look good in can make you feel better.Anna-Maria Goossens
If something that you perceive arouses in you a painful emotion, you may subconsciously suppress or deny your perception in order to avoid the unbearable pain, even though the practical results of ignoring your perception may prove ultimately disastrous.Jared Diamond

Examples of subconsciously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Your first album emerged almost subconsciously from a time of stillness and reflection. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024 Had everyone been subconsciously nudged to pair boots with fishnets and leg warmers? Callie Holtermann Molly Matalon, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024 Strategically used scents and sounds can also further enhance the atmosphere, subconsciously elevating the guest's mood and lasting impression. Signage, often overlooked, is crucial for effortless navigation and information dissemination. Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Back then, the culture in studios was very competitive, no matter your gender, but women also tended to be subconsciously pitted against other women. Lyndsey Parker, Variety, 1 Feb. 2024 Callous comments are a staple of Trump's tactics and another example of how candidates underline superficial factors that voters subconsciously care about. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024 Many people also subconsciously harbor negative feelings toward exercise that go back to childhood, says Jackie Hargreaves, a senior lecturer on sport and exercise psychology at the U.K.’s Leeds Beckett University. TIME, 30 Jan. 2024 But even with Mother Nature’s generosity, my heart subconsciously came in search of more. Tenille Clarke, Essence, 21 Dec. 2023 Humans, even subconsciously, might have enjoyed the rhythm of dogs wagging their tails, researchers said. Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subconsciously was in 1844

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“Subconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subconsciously. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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