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 Narges Mohammadi, 54, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was temporarily released from prison for medical reasons earlier this year after falling unconscious and being transferred to a hospital. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026 Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was temporarily released from prison for medical reasons this year after falling unconscious and being transferred to a hospital. — Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 The hotel manager entered the locked room with a master key and found Asaldekar unconscious and unresponsive, according to the outlet. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 An all-male jury acquitted Borden of the slayings on June 20, 1893, based on a lack of evidence likely influenced by their own unconscious biases. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconscious

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Adjective

This allows campers and travellers to keep food cold and essentials powered for longer between charges.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

While calling a Reds game on Cincinnati television in 2020, Brennaman used an anti-gay slur just as a commercial break ended, unaware his microphone was live.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
One worker told fire investigators Pearce had been working on the panels, but Lineage was unaware whether the solar panels were already feeding power to the grid.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 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

The $125 million production stars a nearly unrecognizable Cruise playing an oblivious oil tycoon whose drilling in Greenland dislodges an ice shelf from a glacier that’s going to cause a global disaster.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.

— Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of oblivious

Adjective

Also, the incorrect assumption among those who either are ignorant of the real economic realities or just don’t care and just want to pander to their own districts.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
The old worst dressed lists could be cruel, sexist, culturally ignorant, and spectacularly misguided.

— Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

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