unconscious

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/
US: /ʌnˈkɑːn.ʃəs/

  1. In a state like sleep where you cannot see, hear, or react.

    1. He was unconscious after the fall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boxer was knocked unconscious during the final round of the match, which surprised everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not aware or realizing something.

    1. I was unconscious of the danger. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was seemingly unconscious of the impact her words had on the rest of the group. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

insensible oblivious
unconscious noun

  1. The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that you are not aware of.

    1. His unconscious drove his actions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dreams are often seen as a window into the unconscious, providing insights into hidden desires. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unconscious" in English means: In a state like sleep where you cannot see, hear, or react., Not aware or realizing something..

The phonetic transcription of "unconscious" is /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/ in British English and /ʌnˈkɑːn.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unconscious": insensible, oblivious.

Example usage of "unconscious": "He was unconscious after the fall.". More examples on the page.