hyperconscious

American  

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

adjective

1. acutely aware.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperconsciously adverb
• hyperconsciousness noun

Etymology

Origin of hyperconscious

hyper- + conscious

Example Sentences

“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

But I was also a little worried that wearing a CGM would make me hyperconscious about everything I’m eating—as well as skeptical of the lofty claims made by the companies that promote them.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

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

Young-adult writers see themselves as educators, and they are hyperconscious that this generation of Y.A. readers is the most diverse ever.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 21, 2019

All she knew was that in more than three hours of hyperconscious running, she had not seen Miller once.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2016