Unconsciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconsciously

[ ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli ]

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in psychology

Without realizing or being aware of one's actions or surroundings.

Synonyms

automatically, subconsciously

Examples of usage

She unconsciously tapped her foot on the floor while lost in thought.
He unconsciously clenched his fists during the stressful meeting.
I unconsciously reached for my phone to check the time.

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in everyday language

Without being intentional or deliberately.

Synonyms

inadvertently, unintentionally

Examples of usage

She unconsciously hurt his feelings with her thoughtless comment.
He unconsciously imitated his favorite actor's mannerisms without even realizing it.
They unconsciously adopted a similar writing style after collaborating on a project.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconsciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconscientemente

🇮🇳 अनजाने में

🇩🇪 unbewusst

🇮🇩 tanpa sadar

🇺🇦 несвідомо

🇵🇱 nieświadomie

🇯🇵 無意識に

🇫🇷 inconsciemment

🇪🇸 inconscientemente

🇹🇷 bilinçsizce

🇰🇷 무의식적으로

🇸🇦 بلا وعي

🇨🇿 nevědomky

🇸🇰 nevedome

🇨🇳 无意识地

🇸🇮 nezavedno

🇮🇸 ósjálfrátt

🇰🇿 бейсаналықпен

🇬🇪 გაუცნობიერებლად

🇦🇿 şüursuzca

🇲🇽 inconscientemente

Word origin

The word 'unconsciously' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'conscious' meaning 'aware'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of unconscious thoughts and behavior has been a topic of interest in psychology and philosophy, with notable figures like Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung exploring its significance. Today, the term is commonly used in both psychological and everyday contexts to describe actions or thoughts that occur without conscious awareness.