consciousness
the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people: the moral consciousness of a nation.
full activity of the mind and senses, as in waking life: to regain consciousness after fainting.
awareness of something for what it is; internal knowledge: consciousness of wrongdoing.
concern, interest, or acute awareness: class consciousness.
the mental activity of which a person is aware as contrasted with unconscious mental processes.
Philosophy. the mind or the mental faculties as characterized by thought, feelings, and volition.
Idioms about consciousness
raise one's consciousness, to increase one's awareness and understanding of one's own needs, behavior, attitudes, etc., especially as a member of a particular social or political group.
Origin of consciousness
1Other words from consciousness
- un·der·con·scious·ness, noun
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How to use consciousness in a sentence
QAnon, left unchecked for years, has tapped into the mainstream consciousness and is now involving people who may not even realize they’re being manipulated by QAnon-driven initiatives.
I’ve been defending this view on the grounds that it offers the best solution to the hard problem of consciousness.
The Universe Knows Right from Wrong - Issue 89: The Dark Side | Philip Goff | September 9, 2020 | NautilusLewis-Williams argues that altered states of consciousness were likely still important as a way of journeying between these different cosmic realms.
An Ancient Site with Human Skulls on Display - Issue 89: The Dark Side | Jo Marchant | September 2, 2020 | NautilusOver the past decade, the NBA has increasingly been at the forefront of social consciousness among sports leagues.
Why A Strike For Racial Justice Started With The Milwaukee Bucks And The NBA | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 27, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightYou open your eyes, come to your senses, and slide from dream state to consciousness.
The Global Work Crisis: Automation, the Case Against Jobs, and What to Do About It | Peter Xing | August 6, 2020 | Singularity Hub
As soon as the criminal left the shop, the victim snapped back into consciousness and tried to chase after him.
However we strain to distract ourselves, our consciousness of death heightens our awareness of evil.
However, this has reduced consciousness of risk among young people, making the message of fear meaningless.
And, as a result, an interesting and important text has burst out of the archives and into public consciousness.
Your acid experiences also seem to dovetail with expanding your musical consciousness.
The controlling center of consciousness is the extreme limit of the nares anteri.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickA ray of consciousness is passed over that impression and you re-read it, you re-awaken the record.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)Mine should be of pure steel; I have ordered her out of my consciousness these last weeks at the point of the bayonet.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonA trap-door had opened in the floor of his consciousness; his first, early love sheltered in his aching heart again.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodI watched over you till you recovered consciousness of your own accord, and now—now I am here to guide you safely back to the inn.
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