subconsciously

adverb

sub·​con·​scious·​ly ˌsəb-ˈkän(t)-shəs-lē 

ˈsəb-

: in a subconscious manner : without conscious awareness

As far as she's concerned, it's great to see men acknowledge, whether explicitly or subconsciously, that it's OK to want to care about looking nice, and that wearing something you look good in can make you feel better.

—Anna-Maria Goossens

If something that you perceive arouses in you a painful emotion, you may subconsciously suppress or deny your perception in order to avoid the unbearable pain, even though the practical results of ignoring your perception may prove ultimately disastrous.

—Jared Diamond

Examples of subconsciously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite that, amidst all the chaotic tonal wobbles, jumpy pacing, and big ideas that lead nowhere, Chappie — maybe subconsciously — finds a voice for itself that's sincere and refreshingly human for a studio tentpole attempting to make big statements. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Employees mirror their leaders, consciously and subconsciously. —Naira Velumyan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Stomach sleeper: Oftentimes, people subconsciously choose to sleep on their stomachs because of lower back pain. —Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025

If your voice doesn’t carry, people subconsciously assume your message lacks weight. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subconsciously

• consciously
• unconsciously