Conscious

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

Conscious (adjective)

  1. able to understand what is happening around you and respond to it.
  2. done on purpose, not by accident.
  3. aware of yourself and your thoughts.

Examples

  • She was conscious after the fall.
  • He remained conscious during the procedure.

Common collocations: remain conscious, fully conscious, conscious effort, conscious decision, conscious of

Synonyms of Conscious

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Conscious

  • — when referring to lack of awareness
  • — when referring to lack of knowledge