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hyperconscious

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

adjective

  1. acutely aware.


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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

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

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