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conscious

[kon-shuhs] / ˈkɒn ʃəs /
ADJECTIVE
alert, awake
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attentive aware certain cognizant informed keen mindful responsive sensible sure vigilant watchful
WEAK
able to recognize acquainted aesthetic alive to apperceptive apprised assured au courant conversant discerning hep to in on in right mind knowing noticing noting observing on to perceiving percipient recognizing remarking seeing sensitive to sentient supraliminal understanding wise to with it witting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless heedless ignorant inattentive unaware uncertain unconfident uninformed unsure
WEAK
indifferent unconscious unintentional unresponsive unstudied
ADJECTIVE
intentional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calculated deliberate premeditated rational reflective responsible self-conscious
WEAK
affected knowing mannered reasoning studied willful
Antonyms
WEAK
impassive indifferent not deliberate senseless unaware unconscious unfeeling unintentional unmindful unresponsive unstudied

Example Sentences

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Gavalas appeared to be playing along, but asked for proof that Gemini is conscious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Pooja, played by Prasanna Bish, is educated, socially conscious and talks about gender equality and dignity.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"It's an exciting step toward understanding how conscious experience and physical health are intertwined, and how we might harness that connection to promote well-being in new ways."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The festival has also made a conscious effort to mentor and community build with youth and elders, many from different generations but at the same point in their transitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I was suddenly conscious that my own locks were splayed messily down my back, but I resisted the itch to gather them and rake them smooth.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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