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

Elders, fearing loss of control, may subconsciously suppress engagement. —Thierry Brunel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Others, however, may subconsciously try to protect themselves by self-sabotaging or pulling away. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 June 2025

Regular running creates critical mental space by disconnecting you from digital distractions, allowing your mind to process challenges subconsciously. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

And that was a way to totally subconsciously lead into that. —Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subconsciously

• consciously
• unconsciously