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subconsciousexisting in the mind but not immediately available to consciousness

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: existing in the mind but not immediately available to consciousness

Pronunciation (IPA): /sʌbˈkɑːnʃəs/

Example Sentences

  • My subconscious made me buy 10 bags of chips instead of healthy salad.
  • The subconscious processing of information happens while we sleep.
  • Her subconscious kept reminding her about the dentist appointment she forgot.

subconscious

ADJECTIVE

[/sʌbˈkɑːnʃəs/]

existing in the mind but not immediately available to consciousness

He chooses it without realizing the subconscious memories guiding him.
💡 Concept

He chooses it without realizing the subconscious memories guiding him.

From cautious thoughts to conscious insights, the subconscious unfolds!
🎵 Rhyme

From cautious thoughts to conscious insights, the subconscious unfolds!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sʌbˈkɑːnʃəs/
🇬🇧 UK/sʌbˈkɒnʃəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsub--
Rootconscious

🎵Rhyme

consciouscautious
conscious
cautious

🔗Collocations

subconscious mind
subconscious fear
subconscious desire
subconscious level
subconscious bias
tap into the subconscious

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My subconscious made me buy 10 bags of chips instead of healthy salad.

The subconscious processing of information happens while we sleep.

Her subconscious kept reminding her about the dentist appointment she forgot.

😄 Fun example

On a subconscious level, I knew the meeting would be boring when I packed three energy drinks.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

unconscioussubliminalinstinctiveintuitive

Antonyms

consciousawaredeliberate

Related

psychologysubconsciouslyconsciousnesssubconsciousness

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