unconscious (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
Definition
Not awake or aware of what is happening, especially because of a medical condition or injury.
Examples
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the accident.
He remained unconscious until the paramedics arrived.
She fell unconscious from the heat.
How to Use unconscious
- unconscious of (prepositional phrase)
- Not aware of something. — "He was unconscious of the danger he was in."
- unconscious bias (collocation)
- Prejudice or favor towards or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that is unconscious. — "The study revealed unconscious biases in the hiring process."
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