Semiconsciousness (Noun)
Meaning
Marginal consciousness; "his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion as by the blows"; "someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- He drifted in and out of semiconsciousness, unable to fully awaken from the anesthesia.
- The patient's semiconsciousness made it difficult for the doctor to assess the extent of her injuries.
- After being hit on the head, he stumbled around in a state of semiconsciousness, unsure of what was happening.
- The boxer's semiconsciousness was evident as he struggled to stay on his feet after the brutal knockout punch.
- The victim's semiconsciousness made her an easy target for the thief, who stole her purse while she was in a drunken stupor.