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

That said, expressions can be faked, often even subconsciously. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025

Just like in the study, where they were thrown off by emotional cues even while trying to focus, people might subconsciously use the ick as a way to escape intimacy. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

However, some people taking the medication may subconsciously start drinking less. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025

Gut feelings aren’t just random—they’re often the result of your brain subconsciously processing information. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subconsciously

• consciously
• unconsciously