Synonyms of sentient

sentient

adjective

ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ənt 

as in aware

having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind

sentient of the danger posed by the approaching hurricane

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aware
• conscious
• cognizant
• mindful
• alive
• ware
• apprehensive
• regardful
• sensible
• wary
• witting
• vigilant
• watchful
• cautious
• careful
• observant
• attentive
• wide-awake
• heedful
• alert
• open-eyed
• safe
• hyperconscious
• hyperaware

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconscious
• unaware
• oblivious
• unwitting
• unmindful
• insensible
• careless
• mindless
• heedless
• unguarded
• inattentive
• unwary
• incautious
• unheeding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sentient

But when Scotty engages the transporter with the puppet in place, the titular transporter accident occurs, turning the entire crew aboard the ship into sentient puppets. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Prominent voices like Yuval Noah Harari suggest suffering should define consciousness, to ensure sentient beings aren’t politically displaced by powerful AI. — Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

What first appears to be a run-of-the-mill Seattle rainstorm is soon revealed to be something more nefarious, as the apparently sentient precipitation seals everyone inside of their homes. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

The sentient spaceship named the Andromeda Ascendant was a cool touch, and the show's upbeat nature won over loyal genre audiences. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 June 2026

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