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consciousness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of consciousness

a state of being aware

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

Synonyms of consciousness

advertence, advertency, attention, awareness, cognizance, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, observation

Words Related to consciousness

hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness

advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch

apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding

Near Antonyms of consciousness

disregard, neglect, obliviousness, unawareness

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