Subconsciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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subconsciously

[ sʌbˈkɒnʃəsli ]

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involuntary

In a way that is influenced by or from the unconscious mind; without realizing or being aware of it.

Synonyms

automatically, instinctively, unconsciously

Examples of usage

She was subconsciously attracted to him.
He subconsciously knew the answer to the question.
I think she subconsciously wanted to leave the party early.

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psychology

In a manner that occurs without conscious awareness or control.

Synonyms

automatically, instinctively, unconsciously

Examples of usage

Subconsciously, he associated the smell with his childhood.
She reacted subconsciously to the sound of her name.

Translations

Translations of the word "subconsciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subconscientemente

🇮🇳 अवचेतन रूप से

🇩🇪 unterbewusst

🇮🇩 secara bawah sadar

🇺🇦 підсвідомо

🇵🇱 podświadomie

🇯🇵 無意識に

🇫🇷 subconsciemment

🇪🇸 subconscientemente

🇹🇷 bilinçaltında

🇰🇷 무의식적으로

🇸🇦 دون وعي

🇨🇿 podvědomě

🇸🇰 podvedome

🇨🇳 下意识地

🇸🇮 podzavestno

🇮🇸 undirvitund

🇰🇿 санасыз түрде

🇬🇪 ქვეცნობიერად

🇦🇿 şüuraltı

🇲🇽 subconscientemente

Word origin

The term 'subconsciously' is derived from the word 'subconscious', which was coined by the psychologist Pierre Janet in the early 1900s. It refers to mental processes that occur below the level of conscious awareness. The concept of the subconscious mind has been a topic of interest in psychology and philosophy, with theories about its influence on behavior and cognition.