consciously

[kon-shuhs-lee]

adverb

1. 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.

2. with clear intent; deliberately.

   The need to consciously make time for exercise is a relatively recent phenomenon.

3. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of consciously¹

conscious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

After he was gone, they worked to secure the movement’s enduring power by consciously turning Reagan into a mythic figure whose ideas would live on in perpetuity.

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It specifies that individuals of a certain race shouldn’t be portrayed as inherently racist, “whether consciously or unconsciously.”

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"They failed to act... We cannot express our anger at yet another group consciously being left to die," the charity posted on X last Friday.

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The forks, knives and spoons we use affect us more than we may consciously realize.

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Creating a detailed budget to understand your cash flow, separating fixed and variable expenses, can help you consciously decide how much you can afford in the way of discretionary spending, Shafransky said.

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Related Words

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• voluntarily 
• willfully