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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Colas wrote that “structurally higher energy valuations are at least partly due to investors consciously choosing a sector with historically strong capital discipline.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

To be sure, it is hard to know what is true in a land that, as Mr. Mian correctly observes, consciously accepts what it knows to be myths and lies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

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

It was not, need I add, that he was consciously or unconsciously being frugal of his talent, or deliberately unprodigal of it, but that it simply wasn’t his to give away.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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