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

Sensing deception takes human skill and incorporates unquantifiable things like the tension in the air, a knowledge of the past bluffing behavior of a particular opponent, and subtle tells (which may be subconsciously sensed more than explicitly identified). —Jim Euchner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Of course, not every viewer will know its history, but, subconsciously, these messages may still come across. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024

Otto doesn’t know that Harper is, whether consciously or subconsciously, repelled by the idea of filling someone’s shoes. —Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above