unconsciously

[US]/ʌn'kɔnʃəsli/
[UK]/ʌnˈk ɑnʃəslɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. without being aware of it; without conscious awareness; without realizing it.

Example Sentences

She unconsciously moved back a pace or two.

In the middle of the river, I had a look at the river unconsciously, suddenly felt blackout, began to awag.

Perhaps we have unconsciously repressed such bestial and horrific attributes only to see them reoccur in what is simply another manifestation of the same evil presented by the Antichrist.

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the music.

He unconsciously bit his nails when he was nervous.

They unconsciously imitated each other's gestures.

The baby unconsciously reached out for the colorful toy.

She unconsciously hummed a tune while working.

He unconsciously glanced at his watch multiple times during the meeting.

The dog unconsciously wagged its tail when it saw its owner.

She unconsciously twisted her hair when she was lost in thought.

He unconsciously nodded in agreement to the proposal.

They unconsciously mirrored each other's body language.

Real-world Examples

The work flowed from the tools almost unconsciously.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

We move to the beat of our playlist unconsciously.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

We may have favored you unconsciously. You were a marvel.

Source: Friends Season 7

When you're drafting, you may be doing many things unconsciously.

Source: Crash Course Writing Series

Implicit memories are things you remember unconsciously.

Source: Science in Life

But it happens unconsciously all the time.

Source: 2019 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

According to a research paper published in 2019, you may eat more unconsciously.

Source: 21st Century English Newspaper

Harry raised a hand unconsciously to his forehead and rubbed like the lightning-shaped mark.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry raised a hand unconsciously to his forehead and rubbed like he lightning-shaped mark.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

We unconsciously mirror people when we like or respect them.

Source: Oxford University: Business English

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