Unconscious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌən-ˈkän(t)-shəs/ un·con·scious

Meaning & Definition of Unconscious

Unconscious (adjective)

  1. having lost consciousness
  2. not marked by conscious thought, sensation, or feeling
  3. of or relating to the unconscious

Unconscious (noun)

  1. the part of mental life that does not ordinarily enter the individual's awareness yet may influence behavior and perception or be revealed (as in slips of the tongue or in dreams)

Unconscious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having lost consciousness

    "the guard was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head"

    similar: cold, insensible, senseless
    related: semiconscious, anesthetized, collapsed
    opposite: conscious
    near: alert, awake, aware, up, resuscitated, revived

  2. not informed about or aware of something

    "unconscious of the somber expression she wore"

    similar: clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, insensible, nescient, oblivious, unacquainted, unaware, uninformed, unknowing, unmindful, unwitting, in the dark
    related: uneducated, unschooled, untaught, absent, absentminded, abstracted, heedless, inattentive, inconscient
    opposite: acquainted, aware, cognizant, conscious, conversant, grounded, informed, knowing, mindful, witting
    near: au courant, hip, plugged-in, up-to-date, educated, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, heedful, observant, sensitive, sentient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unconscious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unconscious:

cold, insensible, senseless, clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, nescient, oblivious, unacquainted, unaware, uninformed, unknowing, unmindful, unwitting, in the dark

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unconscious

Words with the opposite meaning of Unconscious:

conscious, acquainted, aware, cognizant, conversant, grounded, informed, knowing, mindful, witting

Related Words for Unconscious

semiconscious, anesthetized, collapsed, uneducated, unschooled, untaught, absent, absentminded, abstracted, heedless, inattentive, inconscient

Near Antonyms of Unconscious

alert, awake, up, resuscitated, revived, au courant, hip, plugged-in, up-to-date, educated, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, heedful, observant, sensitive, sentient

Word Forms of Unconscious

Derived words: unconsciously (adverb), unconsciousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unconscious

First known use: 1712

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Unconscious

Words & Phrases Containing Unconscious

collective unconscious

Frequently Asked Questions about Unconscious

What does "Unconscious" mean?

"Unconscious" means having lost consciousness. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having lost consciousness. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unconscious"?

Other words for "Unconscious" include cold, insensible, senseless, clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent and nescient. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unconscious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unconscious"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unconscious". Common alternatives include cold, insensible, senseless, clueless, ignorant, incognizant, innocent, nescient, oblivious and unacquainted.

What is the opposite of "Unconscious"?

Antonyms of "Unconscious" include conscious, acquainted, aware, cognizant, conversant, grounded, informed and knowing. Near antonyms include alert, awake, up and resuscitated.

How do you use "Unconscious" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unconscious" in a sentence: "the guard was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head"; "unconscious of the somber expression she wore".

Is "Unconscious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unconscious" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Unconscious" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Unconscious" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Unconscious"?

"Unconscious" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈkän(t)-shəs/ and divided into syllables as un·con·scious.