subconsciously

American  

[suhb-kon-shuhs-lee] / sʌbˈkɒn ʃəs li /

adverb

1. beneath or beyond the conscious mind.

   Your brain subconsciously processes a lot of the day’s information while you sleep.

2. without conscious understanding or desire.

   I grew up subconsciously internalizing the stereotypes I saw in movies, TV shows, and advertisements.

   I heard footsteps approaching behind me, and my pace quickened subconsciously.

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Other Word Forms

• nonsubconsciously adverb

Etymology

Origin of subconsciously

subconscious ( def. ) + -ly

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• subconsciously vs. unconsciously

Example Sentences

By subconsciously mirroring even the subtlest twitches of expression and biological rhythms of other people, we can channel their thoughts and feelings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe Walcott subconsciously feels Arsenal are not getting the credit for their performances this season.

From BBC

By displaying a minimum payment amount on bills, it encourages many consumers to subconsciously identify that as the ideal payment amount, in effect anchoring what they pay to the suggested figure.

From BBC

“I think subconsciously it affects those who work here. It also lowers expectations, which in turn lowers patient satisfaction.”

From Salon

No. I think that’s a great insight, though, and I think perhaps subconsciously that was there for me because I do listen to true crime podcasts.

From Salon