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

This alternating cycle is automatic, regulated subconsciously by the hypothalamus in the brain. —Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026

This was a combination of astonishingly quick thinking, being able to process — probably subconsciously — all of the options available and choosing one that was unconventional but logical, and remarkable physical gifts that are not available to most human beings. —Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

Although the paintings are quite large — close to full scale — the views rarely encompass the rooms’ full height, preventing a viewer from feeling subconsciously oriented and anchored in the visual space. —Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

While everyone has unique sleeping preferences, some are formed subconsciously during childhood. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subconsciously

• consciously
• unconsciously