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 These are the daily, almost unconscious ways a person keeps choosing their partner when no one is watching and nothing dramatic is at stake. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Two men and three boys, ages 15, 16 and 17, allegedly attacked a man as a group, knocking him unconscious and inflicting what were described as life-threatening injuries. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The neat critical narrative is that MUSIC’s untouchable extremity knocked rage unconscious, both with its glass-shattering production and zeitgeist-engulfing sprawl. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 Cusack, described in court as ‘Miss Sheffield United’, was found unconscious at her home in Derbyshire in September 2023. — Polly Rippon, New York Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious

Adjective

Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Ceviche arrives bright and cold, sharpened by citrus, softened by fresh seafood, and lifted with herbs and heat.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Many runners appeared completely unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Many runners appeared unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 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