Synonyms of consciously

consciously

adverb

as in intentionally

with full awareness of what one is doing

she consciously chose to take the more dangerous route down the mountain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intentionally
• deliberately
• purposely
• knowingly
• purposefully
• willfully
• voluntarily
• purposively
• wittingly
• on purpose
• designedly
• advisedly
• willingly
• calculatedly
• studiedly
• premeditatedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconsciously
• inadvertently
• unwittingly
• accidentally
• incidentally
• unintentionally
• randomly
• unknowingly
• involuntarily
• instinctively
• spontaneously
• haphazardly
• unwillingly
• impulsively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consciously

Self-compassion allows nervous system recovery and the ability to consciously choose something new. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Researchers used devices that tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension, skin temperature and brain activity, so patients could learn to consciously influence processes once thought to be automatic. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Of course, the frogs are not consciously making these decisions. — Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026

Close-ups are consciously too close. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

The goal was to make the characters feel personally familiar even before the audience consciously reflects on the story. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026

Very consciously, Hollywood Does Abortion positions itself as part of a larger discussion rather than its entirety. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

Perhaps, consciously or not, the organization is making room for them. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Smart studios are consciously trying to build this audience and don’t view it as an anomaly. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 June 2026