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 After leaving the cell, officers returned a short time later to find Hoyos-Munoz unconscious and not breathing, the spokesman said. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 As the man was unconscious, Slawson was accused of yanking the suspect out of the police vehicle, causing the man to hit and split his head on the concrete, the press release stated. — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Shortly after exiting, Hawley complained of feeling lightheaded before slumping to the ground and going unconscious. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Incidents in and around the stadium on that day included two shootings, a fan beaten unconscious in a bathroom, and multiple fights in the stands. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious

Adjective

Bronwyn’s mother, Muzzy, who was lambasted all of last season for being cold and arguably cruel to her daughter, is notably softer in her first scene back — though the bob is as cunty as ever.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
At Fuerte Guaicaipuro, a military facility, investigators documented detainees being confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level and subjected to cold, food deprivation and other degrading treatment.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Officials said the girls cross-country coaching staff and team members were unaware of Lincoln-Way students’ actions at the previous night’s football game.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Eleanor, now sickly and desperate, clings to her husband completely unaware of his plans to leave her.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

To this day, Mischelle Lawless' family remains tormented by the mystery of her senseless murder.

— Peter Henderson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Now people on both sides of the border will pay for a senseless trade war instigated by a petulant and vengeful president.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of senseless

Adjective

Her face crumples amid strained phone calls with A’s oblivious mother, while her eyes blaze like a four-alarm fire during a crushing panic attack brought on by a pushy date.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
And a surprising number of people, for good or bad, are totally oblivious to their own motivations.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of oblivious

Adjective

The old worst dressed lists could be cruel, sexist, culturally ignorant, and spectacularly misguided.

— Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Mamdani’s ignorant opinion illustrates Kissinger’s concern, relying on emotional display rather than the facts.

— Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026