subconsciously

adverb

sub·​con·​scious·​ly ˌsəb-ˈkän(t)-shəs-lē How to pronounce subconsciously (audio)
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

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Many Gen Zers subconsciously believe that cutting back on sleep creates more time to focus on work, relationships, or personal goals. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 And Caroline just completely subconsciously fell down that priority list. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Maybe voters, subconsciously or not, want to reward that body of work. C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024 Whether consciously or subconsciously, the current cast seems to understand that. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subconsciously 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subconsciously was in 1844

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“Subconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subconsciously. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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