# subconsciously

/səbˈkɑnʃəsɫi/ (US) · /sʌbkˈɒnʃəsli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/subconsciously
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

without being aware of it. You use this to describe things you do or feel automatically, even if you do not think about them.

For teachers: in a manner that is not consciously perceived or controlled. Often describes mental processes or physical actions that occur automatically.

## Examples

- She subconsciously checks her phone every few minutes.
- He subconsciously avoided the crowded areas of the city, though he could not explain why he felt uncomfortable there.
- Psychologists suggest that people often subconsciously process vast amounts of sensory information, filtering out only the most relevant details to focus on their immediate goals.

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