Pronunciation

/kənˈsənsəs/

Definitions

Noun

• Consciousness: The state or quality of being aware of one’s surroundings, thoughts, feelings, or own existence; the faculty of awareness, perception, and cognition.
  • Example: “She was conscious of her mistakes after the exam.”
• Collective Consciousness: A hypothetical shared mental pool or knowledge base among members of a group or society.
  • Example: “The collective consciousness of the team influenced their decision-making.”

Verb

• To be conscious: To be aware or cognizant of something.
  • Example: “Being conscious of one’s impact on the environment is essential.”
• To awaken consciousness: To bring about awareness or recognition.
  • Example: “The meditation session aimed to awaken people’s consciousness of inner peace.”

Phrases

• “Lose consciousness” means to become unconscious or lose awareness.
• “Maintain consciousness” refers to staying aware and alert.
• “Heighten consciousness” suggests increasing awareness or attentiveness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the accident, he slowly regained consciousness.”
• Verb: “Through mindfulness practices, she learned to heighten her consciousness of her breath.”
• Phrasal: “The patient remained conscious throughout the surgery.”

Synonyms

• Awareness
• Perception
• Cognizance
• Mindfulness
• Awareness of
• Self-awareness
• Conscious thought

Antonyms

• Unconsciousness
• Insensitivity
• Obliviousness
• Lack of awareness