consciously

[ kon-shuhs-lee ]

/ ˈkɒn ʃəs li /

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with knowledge or awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.:Negative attitudes can be reinforced, both consciously and unconsciously, by teachers, parents, and peers.At any moment we probably aren't consciously aware of most of the sounds around us.

with clear intent; deliberately: The need to consciously make time for exercise is a relatively recent phenomenon.

in a way that is sustainable, or with awareness of one’s effect on the environment, society, etc.: Shop locally and consciously, and support a business that supports our community.

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Origin of consciously

conscious + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM consciously

half-con·scious·ly, adverbnon·con·scious·ly, adverbo·ver·con·scious·ly, adverbqua·si-con·scious·ly, adverb

Words nearby consciously

conscientious, conscientious objection, conscientious objector, conscionable, conscious, consciously, consciousness, consciousness-expanding, consciousness-raising, conscious uncoupling, conscribe

How to use consciously in a sentence

As such, Democrats need to consciously strategize to appeal to voters who do not naturally agree with them.
The crisis isn’t too much polarization. It’s too little democracy.|Ezra Klein|November 12, 2020|Vox
I made that decision consciously, and I would make it again.
Behind the Scenes of Emily Harrington's Historic Climb|Andrew Bisharat|November 6, 2020|Outside Online
Rather, it means shifting your emotional spectrum—away from unhealthy emotions like anger and toward the mindful embracing of healthy ones like joy—by working on consciously altering the way you think about yourself and the world.
The Joys of Being a Stoic - Issue 92: Frontiers|Massimo Pigliucci|November 4, 2020|Nautilus
We called up some experts for tips on how to ride consciously this season.
How to Ski COVID-Safe This Winter|Megan Michelson|October 26, 2020|Outside Online

Nobody consciously decided we wanted to continue to pile onto those unfortunate folks, but we may not have addressed all their needs.
Pennsylvania’s New Vote-by-Mail Law Expands Access for Everyone Except the Poor|by Jonathan Lai, Samantha Melamed and Michaelle Bond, The Philadelphia Inquirer|October 22, 2020|ProPublica
“I want to try to live my own values as consciously and purposefully as I can,” Booker told me in a phone interview.
Talking Tofurky With Newly Vegan Cory Booker|Vlad Chituc|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In retirement, Frank is consciously trying to pare down and rein in.
Richard Ford’s Artful Survivalist Guide: The Return of Frank Bascombe|Tom LeClair|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Leaving the body consciously is a feat only a fully liberated master with no more karma can accomplish.
When Gary Wright Met George Harrison: Dream Weaver, John and Yoko, and More|Gary Wright|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And then I started thinking more consciously about the way other stories might fit.
Tony Earley's Imaginary Friends|Mindy Farabee|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith have consciously uncoupled.
Melanie, Leave Antonio On Your Arm: The Emotional Politics of Tattoos|Lizzie Crocker|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jean grinned and dribbled self-consciously, and showed his two little teeth to the proudest father in the world.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
It looks very much as if the same policy adopted in the war of 1871-3 had been consciously followed.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
I wonder why wise men choose silly wives always, she added consciously, playing with the reins.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
Edna was not so consciously gratified at her husband's leaving home as she had been over the departure of her father.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
Probably, he did not discover this consciously for himself: the result, in any case, was logical and obvious.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood