Synonyms of consciousness

consciousness

noun

ˈkän(t)-shəs-nəs 

as in awareness

a state of being aware

a glaring problem that somehow has yet to penetrate the consciousness of the people that run this company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awareness
• attention
• mindfulness
• knowledge
• ear
• mind
• observation
• note
• eye
• cognizance
• notice
• observance
• perception
• heed
• advertency
• care
• advertence
• understanding
• consideration
• concern
• hyperawareness
• regard
• recognition
• hyperconsciousness
• thought
• discernment
• watch
• apprehension
• grasp
• advisement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• disregard
• unawareness
• obliviousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consciousness

Ski patrol assessed the teen with the Glasgow Coma Scale, which assesses consciousness and brain injury, and rated him a 15, the best possible score. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026

The machine does not need to have its own consciousness and desires to be utterly deadly. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026

That sort of thing was going on, so that was definitely in our conversation and our consciousness. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

The current debates on consciousness, sentience, and AI would profit from a substantial input from philosophers who are familiar with that tradition. — Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026