unconscious
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.not awake or aware of what is happening, usually because of an injury or illness.
adj.lacking sensory awareness and responsiveness to the environment, typically resulting from physical trauma, anesthesia, or illness.
Simple“The boxer was knocked unconscious for several minutes after the heavy blow.”
In context“Paramedics found the driver unconscious at the wheel, though his vital signs remained stable despite the severity of the impact.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.done or felt without you realizing it or thinking about it.
adj.occurring without the agent's deliberate intention or conscious awareness.
Simple“She had an unconscious habit of tapping her pen when she was nervous.”
In context“The artist's work often reveals unconscious biases that reflect the social environment of her upbringing rather than her stated beliefs.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.the part of your mind that contains feelings and thoughts you are not aware of.
n.the part of the psyche that is not available to introspection but influences behavior and emotions.
Simple“He believed that dreams were a way to understand the unconscious.”
In context“Freudian theory suggests that many of our daily anxieties are rooted in the unconscious, shaped by early childhood experiences we no longer remember.”
UsageUsually used with the definite article 'the'.
SynonymsAntonymsconscious mind
“But upon returning, she discovers something shocking: the unconscious body of an oil company CEO in her boot, his hands hog-tied together, dangling limply towards the vehicle’s number plate.”
“Many were taken prisoner while severely wounded, exhausted, ill or even unconscious, meaning they had little opportunity to resist.”
From un- + conscious.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.