consciousness

noun
UK /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

Consciousness is being awake and knowing what is happening around you.

After the long nap, she slowly regained consciousness and looked around the room.

SYNONYMS

awarenesswakefulnessalertnesssentience

RELATED WORDS

mindthoughtperceptionattention

OTHER MEANINGS

2. All the thoughts and feelings a person has inside their mind.

The book explores the consciousness of a lonely traveler.

3. A group's shared way of thinking about the world.

The movement raised public consciousness about recycling.

4. The state of being aware of something in particular.

He had no consciousness of the danger he was in.