Synonyms

consciously

American

[kon-shuhs-lee] / ˈkɒn ʃəs li /

adverb

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.

Other Word Forms

half-consciously adverb
nonconsciously adverb
overconsciously adverb
quasi-consciously adverb

Etymology

Origin of consciously

conscious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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But it also quite consciously plays to the baser side of us that takes cold comfort, even joy, at the miseries of the hyperwealthy.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

These were actions very consciously taken with the eyes of history upon him.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

This show looks at photographs of Gardner—both consciously staged and candid, and drawn from all periods of her life—to try to create a fuller picture of the woman and her intellect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Instead, management is consciously choosing to allocate some of its graphics processing units to internal research and development teams.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

But he is also a great salesman because he understands when to put the brakes on that process: when to consciously resist a particular kind of snap judgment.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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