hyperconscious

[ hahy-per-kon-shuhs ]

adjective

1. acutely aware.

Other Words From

• hyper·conscious·ly adverb
• hyper·conscious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperconscious¹

hyper- + conscious

Example Sentences

“I often felt awkward and hyperconscious, like people were staring at me or that I always had to be on my best behavior so that I represented the Army in a positive way.”

From Washington Times

There are still many generations of gay men who grew up hyperconscious that our walks, our gestures, the pitch of our voices could reveal and endanger us, but many younger gay men dismiss that as either ancient history or, worse, as something rooted in self-loathing rather than in self-preservation.

From New York Times

But I was also a little worried that wearing a CGM would make me hyperconscious about everything I’m eating—as well as skeptical of the lofty claims made by the companies that promote them.

From Slate

Also, with the help of Clint, he guided me into being hyperconscious of how much Jackson is going through at what points in his life.

From Salon

Parents of new babies who live in thin-walled apartments are hyperconscious of the noise they’re making in the chaotic natural disasters that are their new lives.

From Slate