unconscious
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/ · UK /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
unconscious means: Unable to notice or respond to what is happening, often because of an injury or illness.
adjective
Unable to notice or respond to what is happening, often because of an injury or illness.
- He was unconscious after the fall.
- Doctors found her unconscious but still breathing.
- The injured man remained unconscious for several hours.
Done without thinking about it or knowing that you are doing it.
- Her smile was an unconscious reaction.
- He made an unconscious movement toward the door.
- Unconscious habits can affect our choices.
noun
The part of your mind containing thoughts and feelings that you do not know about.
- Dreams may reveal the unconscious.
- She studies how the unconscious influences decisions.
- Some painful memories remain in the unconscious.
Questions about unconscious
What does unconscious mean?
Unable to notice or respond to what is happening, often because of an injury or illness.
What is unconscious in other languages?
Türkçe: bilinçsiz · Español: inconsciente · Français: inconscient · Deutsch: bewusstlos · Italiano: privo di sensi · 日本語: 意識不明の
How do you pronounce unconscious?
In American English /ʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/; in British English /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/.
How do you use unconscious in a sentence?
He was unconscious after the fall. Doctors found her unconscious but still breathing.
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