English Explanatory Dictionary

unconscious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury).
  2. Without directed thought or awareness.
  3. engaged in skilled performance without conscious control.
noun
  1. That part of mind that is not consciously perceived.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ en-us-unconscious.ogg

Word forms

unconscious more unconscious most unconscious unconsciouses

Etymology

From un- + conscious.

Synonyms

insentient oblivious out of it out on one's feet unaware down for the count under lost to the world senseless subconscious in the zone on a roll subconsciousness subconscious mind

Derived words

he's unconscious she's unconscious unconsciousness collective unconscious
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