Synonyms for

Conscious

Verb / ˈkɑ:nʃʌs / Another word for conscious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

Synonyms & similar words

unconscious witting aware awake alert mindful perceptive observant sensitive responsive attentive cognizant knowing informed enlightened acute discerning intelligent thoughtful deliberate considerate meditative

Synonyms by register

Formal

aware sentient cognizant percipient

Informal

awake with it hip clued in

Literary

quickened waking quickened

Antonyms

unconscious unaware oblivious insensible unthinking asleep unmindful

Common collocations

  • conscious effort
  • fully conscious
  • conscious mind
  • conscious decision
  • conscious thought
  • conscious being
  • conscious awareness
  • conscious control

Word family

noun consciousness
adjective conscious
adverb consciously

Usage note

Often used to describe being awake and aware of one's surroundings or internal state. Can also refer to a deliberate or intentional action.

Example sentences

  1. She was conscious of the beauty around her.
  2. I am conscious of the fact that I need to study.
  3. He is conscious of his actions.
  4. Being conscious of your surroundings is important for safety.
  5. She was not conscious of the time passing by.

Quotes

  • The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. - Jim Morrison
  • The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness. - Lao Tzu
  • The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely. - Carl Jung

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