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

Enter Kallax Storageborn, a sentient shelf companion for your Last Dragonborn. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

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

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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