Consciences Meaning in English
word · lemma: conscience
ˈkɑntʃɪnsɪz
KON-chin-siz
kˈɒnʃənsɪz
KON-shun-siz
Definition
The plural of 'conscience'; the inner sense in people or groups that helps them know what is right or wrong, guiding their actions and moral choices.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or philosophical contexts, often when discussing ethics, collective guilt, or morality in groups. Much less common than the singular "conscience". Collocations: "prick their consciences", "weigh on their consciences".
Spanish: concienciasPortuguese (BR): consciênciasPortuguese (PT): consciênciasChinese (Simplified): 良心Chinese (Traditional): 良心Hindi: अंतरात्माएँArabic: ضمائرBengali: বিবেকসমূহRussian: совестиJapanese: 良心たちVietnamese: lương tâmKorean: 양심들Turkish: vicdanlarUrdu: ضمیرIndonesian: hati nurani
Example Sentences
Different people have different consciences.
basic
Their consciences guide their everyday decisions.
basic
We should listen to our consciences.
basic
After the incident, guilt weighed heavily on their consciences.
natural
Sometimes, their consciences keep them awake at night.
natural
The activists hoped to awaken the consciences of the public.
natural