Conscious

/ˈkɒnʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

She was conscious during the entire procedure, able to hear everything that was happening around her.

Having knowledge of something; aware of one's own existence.

He became conscious of the tension in the room as soon as he walked in.

Deliberate and intentional; reflecting awareness.

They made a conscious decision to improve their lifestyle by eating healthier and exercising regularly.

In a state of awareness and thought.

The patient was not fully conscious but could respond to simple questions.

From Latin 'conscious', meaning 'knowing, aware, having joint or common knowledge'.

self-conscious

Feeling undue awareness of oneself as an individual.

conscious decision

A decision made with full awareness and consideration.

conscious effort

An effort made with deliberate intention.

subconscious

The part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness.

unconscious

Not being aware of and responsive to one's environment, typically while asleep.

Woke

He's so woke, he's always talking about social justice.

Conscious vibes

The party had some serious conscious vibes with all the live music.