subconscious

word

/səbˈkɑnʃəs/
suhb-KAH-shuhs
/sʌbkˈɒnʃəs/
suhb-KON-shuhs

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.

basic

Dreams often come from the subconscious.

basic

She didn't know why she was nervous, but her subconscious may have noticed something.

basic

He has a subconscious fear of dogs because he was bitten as a kid.

natural

Sometimes your subconscious picks up on things your conscious mind misses.

natural

I made that decision almost without thinking—maybe my subconscious was guiding me.

natural