Consciousness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her sudden consciousness of the danger she was in made her react quickly to avoid the accident.
- The team's consciousness of their opponents' strengths and weaknesses helped them devise a winning strategy.
- His lack of consciousness of the cultural differences led to some awkward interactions during the business trip.
- The artist's consciousness of the social issues of her time was reflected in her powerful paintings.
- The company's growing consciousness of environmental issues led to significant changes in their manufacturing processes.
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Meaning 2
An alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; "he lost consciousness".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The patient's level of consciousness was closely monitored by the medical team after the accident.
- Her sudden loss of consciousness was a sign that something was seriously wrong with her health.
- The boxer's consciousness was impaired after being hit in the head several times during the match.
- The team of scientists studied the human brain to better understand the nature of consciousness.
- After a few minutes of CPR, the paramedics were relieved to see the victim regain consciousness.