subconsciously

American  

[suhb-kon-shuhs-lee] / sʌbˈkɒn ʃəs li /

adverb

1. beneath or beyond the conscious mind.

   Your brain subconsciously processes a lot of the day’s information while you sleep.

2. without conscious understanding or desire.

   I grew up subconsciously internalizing the stereotypes I saw in movies, TV shows, and advertisements.

   I heard footsteps approaching behind me, and my pace quickened subconsciously.

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Other Word Forms

• nonsubconsciously adverb

Etymology

Origin of subconsciously

subconscious ( def. ) + -ly

Compare meaning

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• subconsciously vs. unconsciously

Example Sentences

No. I think that’s a great insight, though, and I think perhaps subconsciously that was there for me because I do listen to true crime podcasts.

From Salon

He studied their individual tics and mannerisms to find the things that people across the world might only note subconsciously, and wove them into his caricatures.

From Salon

Maybe subconsciously they switched off - an idea floated by Farrell, then shot down by Itoje.

From BBC

"A lot of adaption occurs subconsciously and I'm there to provide feedback, making sure they are comfortable with what they are doing."

From BBC

She also notes that “subconsciously,” she had chosen her former attire out of discomfort.

From Los Angeles Times