Subconscious

/səbˈkɒnʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The part of the mind that is not accessible to consciousness, influencing thoughts and behavior.

He believed that his subconscious was guiding his decisions without him realizing it.

The reservoir of memories, thoughts, and feelings that are not in immediate awareness.

Therapy aims to bring subconscious issues to the forefront of awareness.

adjective

Existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond consciousness; not fully aware.

She had a subconscious desire to be liked by everyone.

Relating to the part of the mind that is not fully aware but influences thoughts and behavior.

His subconscious thoughts about failure were affecting his performance.

Early 19th century: from sub- 'below' + conscious.

subconscious mind

The part of the mind that influences thoughts and behaviors but is not in immediate awareness.

subconscious level

A state of processing information without conscious thought.

freudian slip

An error in speech that is thought to reveal a subconscious thought.

conscious

Aware of and able to think and perceive; having an awareness of one's own existence and environment.

unconscious

Not aware; unable to respond to stimuli.

Subcon

I think that's just a subcon issue; you're not really aware of it.

Brain undercurrent

There's a brain undercurrent pushing you to choose that path.