Pronunciation

/unˈkɒnʃəs/

Definitions

Noun

• Unconsciousness: The state of being unaware of one’s surroundings or condition, typically due to loss of awareness or medication.
• Unconscious mind: The part of the psyche that contains thoughts, feelings, memories, and desires that a person is not aware of or cannot easily access.

Verb

• To become unconscious: To lose consciousness, either temporarily or permanently.
• To make unconscious: To render someone unconscious, usually through a medical procedure or substance.

Adjective

• Unconscious: Lacking awareness or consciousness; not aware of one’s actions or surroundings.
• Unconsciously: Without knowing it or being aware of it.

Phrases

• “In a state of unconsciousness”
• “To awaken from unconsciousness”
• “He hit his head and lost consciousness”
• “Her unconscious actions revealed her true feelings”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The patient slowly regained consciousness after the surgery.”
• Verb: “The doctor administered a dose to bring him back to consciousness.”
• Adjective: “She seemed oblivious to her surroundings, lost in her unconscious thoughts.”

Synonyms

• Unaware
• Senseless
• Unawakened
• Insensible
• Unconsciousness (noun only)
• Lost
• Dazed
• Stunned