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hyperconscious

American  
[hahy-per-kon-shuhs] / ˌhaɪ pərˈkɒn ʃəs /

adjective

  1. acutely aware.


Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of hyperconscious

hyper- + conscious


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While he focuses on his onscreen endeavors, Calva remains hyperconscious of the intersection of his characters with his Mexican identity.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

“I often felt awkward and hyperconscious, like people were staring at me or that I always had to be on my best behavior so that I represented the Army in a positive way.”

From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2023

Also, with the help of Clint, he guided me into being hyperconscious of how much Jackson is going through at what points in his life.

From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2021

Parents of new babies who live in thin-walled apartments are hyperconscious of the noise they’re making in the chaotic natural disasters that are their new lives.

From Slate ● May 18, 2021

Then, there are the Western brands, hyperconscious of both their costs and their reputations, which came under sharp attack after Rana Plaza.

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2020

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