English · Word Candidate

unconscious

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: unconsciouses

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Meaning · English

Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury).

Adjective

After the anesthetist administered the general anesthetic the patient was unconscious.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Without directed thought or awareness.

Adjective

My sudden fright was an unconscious response.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

That part of mind that is not consciously perceived.

Noun

Because the unconscious is outside time, it can perceive transformations beyond the limits of the ego.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “unconscious” mean?

Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury).

Is “unconscious” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.