subconscious
word
Definition
The 'subconscious' is the part of your mind that works automatically and influences your thoughts, feelings, or actions without you being fully aware of it.
Usage & Nuances
'Subconscious' is often used in psychology and everyday speech. It's less technical than 'unconscious,' which has a specific meaning in psychology. Common phrases: 'subconscious mind,' 'subconscious thoughts,' 'act subconsciously.' Often used to explain automatic or unexplained feelings and actions.
Example Sentences
Sometimes your subconscious remembers things you forget.
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Dreams often come from the subconscious.
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She didn't know why she was nervous, but her subconscious may have noticed something.
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He has a subconscious fear of dogs because he was bitten as a kid.
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Sometimes your subconscious picks up on things your conscious mind misses.
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I made that decision almost without thinking—maybe my subconscious was guiding me.
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