Definition subconscious in British English

subconscious adjective

adjective

/ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəs/

relating to thoughts or feelings that you have but do not think about, or do not realize you have

Example

Your dislike of water is perhaps due to a subconscious fear of drowning.

Synonyms and related words

acutely affective basic abstract central theoretical

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