Unconscious: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconscious

[ ʌnˈkɒnʃəs ]

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mental state

Not awake and not aware of things around you, especially as the result of a medical condition or injury.

Synonyms

insensible, senseless, unaware

Examples of usage

She was found lying on the floor unconscious.
The patient remained unconscious for several hours after the accident.

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feeling or emotion

Not deliberately thought about or planned; instinctive or automatic.

Synonyms

automatic, instinctive, subconscious

Examples of usage

His actions seemed to be driven by some unconscious desire.
She made an unconscious decision to change careers.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconscious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconsciente

🇮🇳 अचेतन

🇩🇪 bewusstlos

🇮🇩 tidak sadar

🇺🇦 несвідомий

🇵🇱 nieświadomy

🇯🇵 無意識

🇫🇷 inconscient

🇪🇸 inconsciente

🇹🇷 bilinçsiz

🇰🇷 의식 없는

🇸🇦 فاقد الوعي

🇨🇿 nevědomý

🇸🇰 nevedomý

🇨🇳 无意识

🇸🇮 nezaveden

🇮🇸 meðvitundarlaus

🇰🇿 ес-түссіз

🇬🇪 უგონო

🇦🇿 şüursuz

🇲🇽 inconsciente

Word origin

The word 'unconscious' originated in the 17th century, from the Latin word 'unconscious', meaning 'not being aware'. It was first used in the context of mental states to describe a lack of awareness or consciousness. Over time, the word has evolved to also refer to actions or decisions made without conscious thought. The concept of the unconscious mind has been explored in psychology, philosophy, and literature, leading to a deeper understanding of human behavior and emotions.