unconsciously (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

Definition

Without being aware of what you are doing or what is happening.

Examples

• She unconsciously hummed the tune that was stuck in her head.

• He unconsciously reached for his phone whenever he felt bored.

• The child unconsciously mimicked the way his older sister spoke.

How to Use unconsciously

unconsciously aware (collocation)

Having a sense of something without knowing it. — "She was unconsciously aware that something was wrong."

unconsciously do something (collocation)

To perform an action without realizing it. — "He unconsciously tapped his foot to the music."

unconsciously mimic (collocation)

To copy someone's behavior or speech without realizing it. — "The student unconsciously mimicked the teacher's gestures."

Synonyms of unconsciously

Words with a similar meaning to unconsciously:

• instinctively
• automatically
• subconsciously
• involuntarily

Antonyms of unconsciously

Words with the opposite meaning to unconsciously:

• consciously
• deliberately
• intentionally

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