subconsciously

adverb

sub·​con·​scious·​ly ˌsəb-ˈkän(t)-shəs-lē 

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

Saturated reds and yellows can be too energizing, adding an unsettling air to your dinner party and subconsciously encouraging guests to get up and leave. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025

Is Hank subconsciously trying to come to terms with the idea that everything, man and truck alike, inevitably ages and dies? —Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025

Once the most senior voice in the room speaks, others—especially junior team members—may subconsciously align their thoughts to match. —Derek Richardson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Most people subconsciously gravitate to a position. —Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subconsciously

• consciously
• unconsciously