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

The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

His hands are in his lap, one wrist clasped almost self-consciously. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

That drive has become so important, in fact, Ramp’s hiring process now consciously hunts for that signal. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Tyson Ritter’s dance moves were consciously uncomfortable and funny to watch. — Sophie Lindberg july 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

But without an ability to self-consciously reflect on the options and the likely outcomes of actions, does that rise to the level of true agency? — Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026

Trump, unburdened by ideals, has looked at the same history and consciously chosen to mimic its worst elements. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

According to the researchers, toe-grip training may improve cognition by challenging you to consciously grip a part of the body that’s not routinely isolated or used. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

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