adv
subconsciously
Subconsciously (adv) means In a way that happens below the level of conscious awareness. Example: “She subconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice.”
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In a way that happens below the level of conscious awareness.
"She subconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice."
"Sophia broke down here. Even at this moment she was subconsciously comparing her rendering of the part of the forlorn bride with Miss Marie Lohr's."
— Ben Travers (1921)
How to use subconsciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or feeling something without realizing it in the moment.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
subconsciously aware
act subconsciously
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more subconsciously
- Superlative
- most subconsciously
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Etymology
Subconscious plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for subconsciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “subconsciously” mean?
The word “subconsciously” means in a way that happens below the level of conscious awareness. In plain terms, doing or feeling something without realizing it in the moment.
How do you use “subconsciously” in a sentence?
Here is “subconsciously” used in a sentence: “She subconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice.”
What is the opposite of “subconsciously”?
The opposite of “subconsciously” — its antonyms — is consciously.
What part of speech is “subconsciously”?
“Subconsciously” is an adverb.
