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

This occurs when users consciously or subconsciously filter out ad-like content while navigating digital spaces, further diminishing the effectiveness of digital advertising. —Astrid Pocklington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

These models shape decisions and actions, often subconsciously. —Thomas Lim, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Many Gen Zers subconsciously believe that cutting back on sleep creates more time to focus on work, relationships, or personal goals. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

And Caroline just completely subconsciously fell down that priority list. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above