unconscious

[ uhn-kon-shuhs ]

/ ʌnˈkɒn ʃəs /

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adjective

not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.

temporarily devoid of consciousness.

not perceived at the level of awareness; occurring below the level of conscious thought: an unconscious impulse.

not consciously realized, planned, or done; without conscious volition or intent: an unconscious social slight.

not endowed with mental faculties: the unconscious stones.

noun

the unconscious, Psychoanalysis. the part of the mind containing psychic material that is only rarely accessible to awareness but that has a pronounced influence on behavior.

Origin of unconscious

1705–15; 1915–20 for def. 6; un-¹ + conscious

OTHER WORDS FROM unconscious

un·con·scious·ly, adverbun·con·scious·ness, nounqua·si-un·con·scious, adjectivequa·si-un·con·scious·ly, adverb

self-un·con·scious, adjective

Words nearby unconscious

unconformable, unconformity, uncongenial, unconnected, unconscionable, unconscious, unconsciousness, unconsecrated, unconsidered, unconstitutional, unconstitutional strike

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Example sentences from the Web for unconscious

It says an hour and a half later Carter was found unconscious at the same location where the Community Connections specialist had spoken to her.
D.C. study documents ‘Life and Death’ of trans woman Alice Carter|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|September 2, 2020|Washington Blade
In less than a minute, my husband was hit in the face and the back of his head with some kind of weapon and laid unconscious on the sidewalk.
Anti-maskers assaulted my husband|Matt Foreman|September 1, 2020|Washington Blade
Only through authentic, continuous interactions at every level can the business community come to grips with unconscious biases and begin to eliminate them.
3 ways to make sure corporate diversity and inclusion efforts have a lasting impact|matthewheimer|August 31, 2020|Fortune
You know, having not known Freud personally, but Freud had this idea that pretty much all of human behavior could be explained by these unconscious conflicts that we had deep in our psyche.
Introducing “No Stupid Questions” (Ep. 422)|Stephen J. Dubner|June 18, 2020|Freakonomics

One of the mobs caught Dr. Saptal Singh, beat him unconscious—and presuming him dead—threw his body off a train.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The punches and kicks eventually knocked me unconscious and left me completely unresponsive,” Singh explained.
As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA|Simran Jeet Singh|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“It was unconscious in the beginning, finding certain things that nobody else had them,” she says.
Tatiana Sorokko Is the Queen of Vintage Couture|Anthony Haden-Guest|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The occupants, unconscious, were buried alive and in total darkness.
Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or Forgive|Clive Irving|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What the report fails to note is that Rice knocked Ms. Palmer unconscious, as a subsequently released video attests.
Hey NFL Fans: Ray Rice Isn’t the Problem. You Are.|Steve Almond|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Gratz hurried on, explained the unconscious visits of his astounded hearer to the cellar, and all that followed.
The Flaw in the Sapphire|Charles M. Snyder
An unconscious bond of sympathy had arisen between the new master and his pupils.
A Dog with a Bad Name|Talbot Baines Reed
In the meantime those in the carriage had driven along the country road until they came upon the unconscious form of Andy.
The Mystery at Putnam Hall|Arthur M. Winfield
"It certainly is," said Lucy, unconscious to all else but the spirit of the Elder's words.
Story of Chester Lawrence|Nephi Anderson
But the true meaning, as so often happens, lived on, when men spoke with unconscious correctness of S. Olds.
Oxford and its Story|Cecil Headlam

British Dictionary definitions for unconscious

unconscious

/ (ʌnˈkɒnʃəs) /

adjective

lacking normal sensory awareness of the environment; insensible

not aware of one's actions, behaviour, etcunconscious of his bad manners

characterized by lack of awareness or intentionan unconscious blunder

coming from or produced by the unconsciousunconscious resentment

noun

psychoanal the part of the mind containing instincts, impulses, images, and ideas that are not available for direct examinationSee also collective unconscious Compare subconscious, preconscious

Derived forms of unconscious

unconsciously, adverb

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Cultural definitions for unconscious

unconscious

The part of the psyche lying far below consciousness and not easily raised into consciousness. In Freudian psychology, the unconscious cannot be directly observed with the conscious mind, but it has its own processes and deeply affects conscious thought.

Medical definitions for unconscious

unconscious

[ ŭn-kŏn′shəs ]

adj.

Of or in a state of unconsciousness; not conscious.

Occurring in the absence of conscious awareness or thought, as an emotion or motive.

Without conscious control; involuntary or unintended.

n.

In psychoanalytic theory, the division of the mind containing elements of psychic makeup, such as memories or repressed desires, that are not subject to conscious perception or control but that often affect conscious thoughts and behavior.

Other words from unconscious

un•con′scious•ly adv.

单词	unconscious
释义	unconscious [ uhn-kon-shuhs ] / ʌnˈkɒn ʃəs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR unconscious ON THESAURUS.COM adjective not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition. temporarily devoid of consciousness. not perceived at the level of awareness; occurring below the level of conscious thought: an unconscious impulse. not consciously realized, planned, or done; without conscious volition or intent: an unconscious social slight. not endowed with mental faculties: the unconscious stones. noun the unconscious, Psychoanalysis. the part of the mind containing psychic material that is only rarely accessible to awareness but that has a pronounced influence on behavior. Origin of unconscious 1705–15; 1915–20 for def. 6; un-¹ + conscious OTHER WORDS FROM unconscious un·con·scious·ly, adverbun·con·scious·ness, nounqua·si-un·con·scious, adjectivequa·si-un·con·scious·ly, adverb self-un·con·scious, adjective Words nearby unconscious unconformable, unconformity, uncongenial, unconnected, unconscionable, unconscious, unconsciousness, unconsecrated, unconsidered, unconstitutional, unconstitutional strike Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for unconscious It says an hour and a half later Carter was found unconscious at the same location where the Community Connections specialist had spoken to her. D.C. study documents ‘Life and Death’ of trans woman Alice Carter\|Lou Chibbaro Jr.\|September 2, 2020\|Washington Blade In less than a minute, my husband was hit in the face and the back of his head with some kind of weapon and laid unconscious on the sidewalk. Anti-maskers assaulted my husband\|Matt Foreman\|September 1, 2020\|Washington Blade Only through authentic, continuous interactions at every level can the business community come to grips with unconscious biases and begin to eliminate them. 3 ways to make sure corporate diversity and inclusion efforts have a lasting impact\|matthewheimer\|August 31, 2020\|Fortune You know, having not known Freud personally, but Freud had this idea that pretty much all of human behavior could be explained by these unconscious conflicts that we had deep in our psyche. Introducing “No Stupid Questions” (Ep. 422)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|June 18, 2020\|Freakonomics One of the mobs caught Dr. Saptal Singh, beat him unconscious—and presuming him dead—threw his body off a train. As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA\|Simran Jeet Singh\|October 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “The punches and kicks eventually knocked me unconscious and left me completely unresponsive,” Singh explained. As 30-Year Anniversary of Mass Killings in India Arrives, Sikhs Find Safety in USA\|Simran Jeet Singh\|October 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “It was unconscious in the beginning, finding certain things that nobody else had them,” she says. Tatiana Sorokko Is the Queen of Vintage Couture\|Anthony Haden-Guest\|October 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The occupants, unconscious, were buried alive and in total darkness. Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or Forgive\|Clive Irving\|August 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST What the report fails to note is that Rice knocked Ms. Palmer unconscious, as a subsequently released video attests. Hey NFL Fans: Ray Rice Isn’t the Problem. You Are.\|Steve Almond\|July 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But Gratz hurried on, explained the unconscious visits of his astounded hearer to the cellar, and all that followed. The Flaw in the Sapphire\|Charles M. Snyder An unconscious bond of sympathy had arisen between the new master and his pupils. A Dog with a Bad Name\|Talbot Baines Reed In the meantime those in the carriage had driven along the country road until they came upon the unconscious form of Andy. The Mystery at Putnam Hall\|Arthur M. Winfield "It certainly is," said Lucy, unconscious to all else but the spirit of the Elder's words. Story of Chester Lawrence\|Nephi Anderson But the true meaning, as so often happens, lived on, when men spoke with unconscious correctness of S. Olds. Oxford and its Story\|Cecil Headlam British Dictionary definitions for unconscious unconscious / (ʌnˈkɒnʃəs) / adjective lacking normal sensory awareness of the environment; insensible not aware of one's actions, behaviour, etcunconscious of his bad manners characterized by lack of awareness or intentionan unconscious blunder coming from or produced by the unconsciousunconscious resentment noun psychoanal the part of the mind containing instincts, impulses, images, and ideas that are not available for direct examinationSee also collective unconscious Compare subconscious, preconscious Derived forms of unconscious unconsciously, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to unconscious senseless, paralyzed, comatose, latent, innate, lost, instinctive, subliminal, repressed, suppressed, cold, raving, out, subconscious, reflex, accidental, gut, drowsy, flattened, inanimate Cultural definitions for unconscious unconscious The part of the psyche lying far below consciousness and not easily raised into consciousness. In Freudian psychology, the unconscious cannot be directly observed with the conscious mind, but it has its own processes and deeply affects conscious thought. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for unconscious unconscious [ ŭn-kŏn′shəs ] adj. Of or in a state of unconsciousness; not conscious. Occurring in the absence of conscious awareness or thought, as an emotion or motive. Without conscious control; involuntary or unintended. n. In psychoanalytic theory, the division of the mind containing elements of psychic makeup, such as memories or repressed desires, that are not subject to conscious perception or control but that often affect conscious thoughts and behavior. Other words from unconscious un•con′scious•ly adv. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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