UN-CONSCIOUS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

unconscious

adjective

ˌən-ˈkän(t)-shəs

Definition of unconscious

as in cold

having lost consciousness the guard was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head

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as in unaware

not informed about or aware of something unconscious of the somber expression she wore

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Recent Examples of unconscious McConnell, 84, was reported unconscious at his Washington residence last month, prompting an advanced life support response. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Four children have filed a lawsuit against the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office after their mother died last year after becoming unconscious at the downtown jail. — Theresa Clift july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 While preparing for a trip, he is rendered unconscious using knockout gas and awakes to find himself inside a perfect recreation of his own home, but this one is located in a mysterious settlement known as The Village. — William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026 Popham murdered Elaine on November 1, 1979, after striking her from behind with frying pans, rendering her unconscious, and then shooting her in the head with Bunyard’s shotgun in the garage. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious

Adjective

With the game clock frozen, Purple Reign’s offense went equally as cold.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
John Dillinger lay on a cold slab in the Cook County Morgue Monday.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

In 1945, according to an account by Stuart Klawans in The Nation, the Russians transported the negative back to Moscow and deposited it at Gosfilmofund, the Soviet film archive, unaware of its value.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
In a statement to the Tribune, a Conway spokesperson said the 34th Ward alderman had been unaware of the GrizzlyRock investment in Amentum and has no role in monitoring the around 50 companies in which GrizzlyRock invests.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

Ten years after losing her father to a senseless tragedy, bride Jeni Stepien walked toward her future husband, Paul Maenner, on the arm of the one man who could testify that her father’s heart was still beating.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Despite a ticking clock that seemingly guarantees the girl’s senseless death will be discarded as a cold case, Noelle is determined to uncover the truth.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 June 2026