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

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

Maybe Yuna Hollander didn’t consciously think, Let me deploy culinary therapy in this moment of crisis.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 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

Without those adjustments, he noted, portfolios can gradually morph into something investors never consciously chose.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

This was the first time in my life that I had ever consciously entertained the idea of violating the laws of the land.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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