subconsciously

[suhb-kon-shuhs-lee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonsubconsciously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subconsciously¹

subconscious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

He studied their individual tics and mannerisms to find the things that people across the world might only note subconsciously, and wove them into his caricatures.

From Salon

Maybe subconsciously they switched off - an idea floated by Farrell, then shot down by Itoje.

From BBC

"A lot of adaption occurs subconsciously and I'm there to provide feedback, making sure they are comfortable with what they are doing."

From BBC

She also notes that “subconsciously,” she had chosen her former attire out of discomfort.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought that was so cool, because I think, subconsciously, we all do that.

From Los Angeles Times