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Consciousness

13 lettersnouncommon

Updated 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

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

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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