English Explanatory Dictionary

dysconscious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to or involving dysconsciousness ("a state of impaired or distorted consciousness or awareness, especially in regards to social issues").

Word forms

dysconscious more dysconscious most dysconscious

Etymology

From dys- + conscious. Coined by academic Joyce Elaine King in 1991 (see quotation).

Related words

dysconsciousness
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