unconscious
Translation
unconscious, unaware
Examples
He was unconscious after the accident.
He was unconscious after the accident.
She has an unconscious fear of spiders.
She has an unconscious fear of spiders.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) unconscious to be in a state of not being awake He was unconscious for an hour.
an unconscious ((action/feeling)) an (action/feeling) done without awareness It was an unconscious decision.
unconscious of ((sth.)) to be unaware of (sth.) He was unconscious of the danger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insensible, unaware, subconscious; Antonyms: conscious, aware
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'conscious' (aware of and responding to one's surroundings).
Memory Tips
Think 'UN-CONSCIOUS' means not awake or not aware. Picture someone knocked out in a boxing match.