Consciousness definition

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The totality of one's thoughts, feelings, and impressions; conscious mind.
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The state of being conscious; awareness of one's own feelings, what is happening around one, etc.
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The definition of consciousness is the state of being awake, alert to what is going on around you, or aware of feelings.

Any time when you are awake and know what is going on, instead of asleep, is an example of consciousness.

Learning about feminist concepts for the first time is an example of having your consciousness raised about feminist issues.

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The state or condition of being conscious.
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In psychoanalysis, the conscious.
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Alertness to or concern for a particular issue or situation.

A movement aimed at raising the general public's consciousness of social injustice.

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Special awareness or sensitivity.

Class consciousness; race consciousness.

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The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.
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The state or condition of being conscious.
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A sense of one's personal or collective identity, including the attitudes, beliefs, and sensitivities held by or considered characteristic of an individual or group.

Love of freedom runs deep in the national consciousness.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
consciousness
Plural:
consciousnesses

Origin of consciousness

Consciousness Sentence Examples

  • Her eyes drooped and she lost consciousness again.

  • He had regained consciousness that morning.

  • He was tormented by the consciousness of his own weakness.

  • The last thing she saw before she lost consciousness was a rock ledge coming at her.

  • He was a nobleman, fond of peace and actuated by the consciousness of a great mission.

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