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 Relying solely on a manager for support can fail, as even the best managers may subconsciously want to keep top talent on their team. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 That may have come from her, subconsciously, but who knows? —

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024 The public understands, at least subconsciously, that something must matter to voters, but only really gets evidence that most things—say, Trump’s convictions in court, his litany of bigoted outbursts and lies, or who wins a debate—do not. —

Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024 Analytics tools are a great way to see what people subconsciously think of your brand. —

Thomas Griffin, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subconsciously

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