unconscious

adjective

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un·con·scious | \ ˌən-ˈkän(t)-shəs

Definition of unconscious

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : having lost consciousness was unconscious for three days

b(1) : not marked by conscious thought, sensation, or feeling unconscious motivation

(2) : of or relating to the unconscious

c : not possessing mind or consciousness unconscious matter

2a : not knowing or perceiving : not aware

b : free from self-awareness

3 : not consciously held or deliberately planned or carried out an unconscious bias

unconscious

noun

Definition of unconscious (Entry 2 of 2)

: the part of mental life that does not ordinarily enter the individual's awareness yet may influence behavior and perception or be revealed (as in slips of the tongue or in dreams)

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Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

conscious

Examples of unconscious in a Sentence

Adjective He was knocked unconscious by a fall. She was unconscious for three days after the accident.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective In another attack during the rides, a white mob beat Lewis unconscious in Montgomery, Alabama. — Monique Calello, USA TODAY, 2 June 2021 Fortunately, a helicopter crew was relatively nearby tending to an unconscious hiker and were able to respond to the emergency quickly. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 2 June 2021 Still, his eye for spotting discrepancies — unconscious mistakes casino dealers make that a cheater might exploit — remains tack sharp. — Kevin Pang, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2021 If the unconscious mind can drive your purchasing decisions, imagine how this same power exists over your daily social exchanges with others. — Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 1 June 2021 The footage showed several people on the street approach the woman, who appears unconscious on the ground, as the man walks away. — Wilson Wong, NBC News, 1 June 2021 In Times Square, a man wearing a kippah, the distinctive head covering of Jewish men, was beaten unconscious in broad daylight. — Ron Grossman, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2021 Eaton was found unconscious near his home in Summit County, Utah, after being involved in what appeared to be a bicycle crash on Friday, according to Summit County Sheriff's Office. — Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 29 May 2021 On chilly days, which are common during fall and spring migration, unconscious birds can slip into hypothermia within moments. — Victoria Bekiempis, Curbed, 28 May 2021

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“Unconscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconscious. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.

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unconscious

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unconscious

(Entry 1 of 2)

: not awake especially because of an injury, drug, etc.

: not aware of something

: not intended or planned : not consciously done

unconscious

noun

English Language Learners Definition of unconscious (Entry 2 of 2)

: the part of the mind that a person is not aware of but that is often a powerful force in controlling behavior

See the full definition for unconscious in the English Language Learners Dictionary

unconscious

adjective

un·con·scious | \ ˌən-ˈkän-shəs

Kids Definition of unconscious

1 : not aware He was unconscious of being watched.

2 : having lost consciousness I was knocked unconscious by the fall.

3 : not intentional or planned an unconscious error

unconscious

adjective

un·con·scious | \ ˌən-ˈkän-chəs

Medical Definition of unconscious

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : not marked by conscious thought, sensation, or feeling unconscious motivation

2 : of or relating to the unconscious

3 : having lost consciousness was unconscious for three days

unconscious

noun

Medical Definition of unconscious (Entry 2 of 2)

: the part of mental life that is not ordinarily integrated or available to consciousness yet may be manifested as a motive force in overt behavior (as in neurosis) and is often revealed (as through dreams, slips of the tongue, or dissociated acts) — compare subconscious