consciousness | ||
1. | [ noun ] an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation | |
Examples: | "he lost consciousness" |
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Related terms: | unconsciousness cognitive_state self sensibility awareness waking stream_of_consciousness | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychology) having knowledge of | |
Synonyms: | awareness cognizance cognisance knowingness | |
Examples: | "he had no awareness of his mistakes" "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced" "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" |
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Related terms: | knowing sense feel self-awareness know aware unaware | |
Similar spelling: |
consciously conciseness |