Synonyms of sentient

sentient

adjective

ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ənt 

as in aware

having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind

sentient of the danger posed by the approaching hurricane

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aware
• conscious
• cognizant
• mindful
• alive
• ware
• apprehensive
• regardful
• sensible
• wary
• witting
• vigilant
• watchful
• cautious
• careful
• observant
• attentive
• wide-awake
• heedful
• alert
• open-eyed
• safe
• hyperconscious
• hyperaware

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconscious
• unaware
• oblivious
• unwitting
• unmindful
• insensible
• careless
• mindless
• heedless
• unguarded
• inattentive
• unwary
• incautious
• unheeding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sentient

Her killing forced humans to confront the ethical dilemmas of exploiting a majestic and sentient wild animal for our entertainment and the consequences when things go wrong. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

Top Stories For any sentient citizen, these are examples of how media are used to influence or persuade the populace — to further an agenda or encourage a particular, biased perception. —Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025

The guiding philosophy melds the Buddhist principles of karma—cause and effect; that bad deeds will be repaid in kind—with Bon animism, which teaches respect for all sentient beings. —By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025

The point is that AI is right now considered addicted to data (not in any sentient manner). —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

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