subconsciously
adverb
sub·con·scious·ly
ˌsəb-ˈkän(t)-shəs-lē 
ˈsəb-
: in a subconscious manner : without conscious awareness
As far as she's concerned, it's great to see men acknowledge, whether explicitly or subconsciously, that it's OK to want to care about looking nice, and that wearing something you look good in can make you feel better.—
Anna-Maria Goossens
Anna-Maria GoossensIf something that you perceive arouses in you a painful emotion, you may subconsciously suppress or deny your perception in order to avoid the unbearable pain, even though the practical results of ignoring your perception may prove ultimately disastrous.—Jared Diamond
Jared Diamond
Examples of subconsciously in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
When anxious, angry, or overwhelmed, your muscles subconsciously contract and knot up as a reflex reaction to guard against injury and pain.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Some employers harbor biases, consciously or subconsciously, against older candidates.
—Tammy Homegardner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Your first album emerged almost subconsciously from a time of stillness and reflection.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
Had everyone been subconsciously nudged to pair boots with fishnets and leg warmers?
—Callie Holtermann Molly Matalon, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
Strategically used scents and sounds can also further enhance the atmosphere, subconsciously elevating the guest's mood and lasting impression.
Signage, often overlooked, is crucial for effortless navigation and information dissemination.
—Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Back then, the culture in studios was very competitive, no matter your gender, but women also tended to be subconsciously pitted against other women.
—Lyndsey Parker, Variety, 1 Feb. 2024
Callous comments are a staple of Trump's tactics and another example of how candidates underline superficial factors that voters subconsciously care about.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
Many people also subconsciously harbor negative feelings toward exercise that go back to childhood, says Jackie Hargreaves, a senior lecturer on sport and exercise psychology at the U.K.’s Leeds Beckett University.
—TIME, 30 Jan. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Some employers harbor biases, consciously or subconsciously, against older candidates.
—Tammy Homegardner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Your first album emerged almost subconsciously from a time of stillness and reflection.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
Had everyone been subconsciously nudged to pair boots with fishnets and leg warmers?
—Callie Holtermann Molly Matalon, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
Strategically used scents and sounds can also further enhance the atmosphere, subconsciously elevating the guest's mood and lasting impression.
Signage, often overlooked, is crucial for effortless navigation and information dissemination.
—Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Back then, the culture in studios was very competitive, no matter your gender, but women also tended to be subconsciously pitted against other women.
—Lyndsey Parker, Variety, 1 Feb. 2024
Callous comments are a staple of Trump's tactics and another example of how candidates underline superficial factors that voters subconsciously care about.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
Many people also subconsciously harbor negative feelings toward exercise that go back to childhood, says Jackie Hargreaves, a senior lecturer on sport and exercise psychology at the U.K.’s Leeds Beckett University.
—TIME, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near subconsciously
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“Subconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subconsciously. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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