consciousutterance
nounUK /ˈkɒnʃəs ˈʌtərəns/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəs ˈʌtərəns/
Words you say on purpose because you are thinking about them.
Her apology was a conscious utterance, not something she said by accident.
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2. A spoken phrase made with full awareness of what it means.
The judge noted that the witness's conscious utterance was clear and direct.
3. In psychology, a verbal response that a person chooses to make.
Researchers recorded every conscious utterance during the interview.
4. A statement given after careful thought rather than as a reflex.
His conscious utterance of thanks showed he truly meant it.