Unconsciousness Meaning in English

word

US

ˌənˈkɑnʃəsnɪs

uhn-KAHN-shuhs-nis

UK

ʌnkˈɒnʃəsnəs

un-KON-shuhs-nuhs

Definition

A state in which a person is not awake, aware, or able to respond, usually caused by illness, injury, or a medical condition.

Usage & Nuances

A formal medical noun; used in healthcare, emergency, or first-aid contexts. Often related to fainting, coma, or head injuries. Not to be confused with 'subconscious' or 'unconscious' used as adjectives.

• Spanish: inconsciencia
• Portuguese (BR): inconsciência
• Portuguese (PT): inconsciência
• Chinese (Simplified): 失去意识
• Chinese (Traditional): 失去意識
• Hindi: बेहोशी
• Arabic: فقدان الوعي
• Bengali: অচেতনতা
• Russian: бессознательное состояние
• Japanese: 意識不明
• Vietnamese: bất tỉnh
• Korean: 의식 상실
• Turkish: bilinçsizlik
• Urdu: بے ہوشی
• Indonesian: ketidaksadaran

Example Sentences

The accident caused his unconsciousness for several hours.

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Unconsciousness is a medical emergency.

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Fainting is a type of unconsciousness that usually passes quickly.

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After hitting his head, he slipped into unconsciousness before help arrived.

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Doctors monitored her unconsciousness closely in the hospital.

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Sudden unconsciousness can be scary, but it often has a treatable cause.

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