unconscious
[ uhn-kon-shuh s ]
/ ʌnˈkɒn ʃəs /
adjective
not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.
temporarily devoid of consciousness.
not perceived at the level of awareness; occurring below the level of conscious thought: an unconscious impulse.
not consciously realized, planned, or done; without conscious volition or intent: an unconscious social slight.
not endowed with mental faculties: the unconscious stones.
noun
the unconscious, Psychoanalysis.
the part of the mind containing psychic material that is only rarely accessible to awareness but that has a pronounced influence on behavior.
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British Dictionary definitions for unconsciousness (1 of 2)
unconsciousness
/ (ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnɪs) /
noun
the state of being without normal sensory awareness; insensibility
British Dictionary definitions for unconsciousness (2 of 2)
unconscious
/ (ʌnˈkɒnʃəs) /
adjective
lacking normal sensory awareness of the environment; insensible
not aware of one's actions, behaviour, etc
unconscious of his bad manners
characterized by lack of awareness or intention
an unconscious blunder
coming from or produced by the unconscious
unconscious resentment
noun
psychoanal
the part of the mind containing instincts, impulses, images, and ideas that are not available for direct examination
See also collective unconscious Compare subconscious, preconscious
Derived forms of unconscious
unconsciously, adverbMedical definitions for unconsciousness (1 of 2)
unconsciousness
[ ŭn-kŏn′shəs-nĭs ]
n.
A state of impaired consciousness in which one shows no responsiveness to environmental stimuli but may respond to deep pain with involuntary movements.
Medical definitions for unconsciousness (2 of 2)
unconscious
[ ŭn-kŏn′shəs ]
adj.
Of or in a state of unconsciousness; not conscious.
Occurring in the absence of conscious awareness or thought, as an emotion or motive.
Without conscious control; involuntary or unintended.
n.
In psychoanalytic theory, the division of the mind containing elements of psychic makeup, such as memories or repressed desires, that are not subject to conscious perception or control but that often affect conscious thoughts and behavior.