adv
unconsciously
uhn-KON-shuhs-lee
Unconsciously (adv) means Without being aware of doing something. Example: “She unconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice.”
adv
1
Without being aware of doing something.
"She unconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice."
How to use unconsciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something without realizing it or intending to.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
unconsciously copy
unconsciously mimic
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unconsciously
- Superlative
- most unconsciously
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She _____ mimicked her mother's tone of voice.
Etymology
From un- + consciously.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for unconsciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unconsciously” mean?
The word “unconsciously” means without being aware of doing something. In plain terms, doing something without realizing it or intending to.
How do you pronounce “unconsciously”?
“Unconsciously” is pronounced uhn-KON-shuhs-lee (/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “unconsciously” in a sentence?
Here is “unconsciously” used in a sentence: “She unconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice.”
What is the opposite of “unconsciously”?
The opposite of “unconsciously” — its antonyms — is consciously.
What part of speech is “unconsciously”?
“Unconsciously” is an adverb.
