Consciousness
13 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings, thoughts, and sensations. It represents the quality or state of mental awareness.
“The patient gradually regained consciousness after the anaesthesia wore off.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
Syllables
con·scious·ness
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Synonyms
Antonyms
unconsciousnessincognizance
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Contains 'NESS' ending with multiple 'S' letters; tricky vowel placement
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Scrabble
Worth 20 points; multiple 'S' tiles useful for extensions
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