unconscious
Meaning
The term "unconscious" refers to a state of being unaware of one's thoughts, feelings, or surroundings, often used in psychological contexts to describe mental processes that occur without conscious awareness.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "unconscious" with "subconscious," as they refer to different levels of awareness.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
her
way
home
,
Sara
felt
very
tired
and
sat
down
on
a
park
bench
to
rest
.
After
a
few
minutes
she
fainted
and
was
unconscious
,
so
a
man
who
was
walking
his
dog
ran
to
help
.
He
called
emergency
services
and
stayed
with
her
until
the
ambulance
arrived
.
The
paramedics
were
calm
and
checked
her
breathing
before
they
helped
her
sit
up
.
Later
she
slowly
regained
consciousness
and
thanked
the
people
who
had
helped
.
Common Phrases
unconscious mind
unconscious bias
unconscious behavior
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