Conscious

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnʃəs/

Definitions of conscious

noun a person's awareness or perception of something

Example Sentences

A1 I am trying to raise my conscious about environmental issues.

A2 She has a strong conscious of social justice.

B1 The company promotes conscious consumerism.

B2 His conscious led him to donate to charity regularly.

C1 Her conscious decision to pursue a career in sustainability paid off.

C2 The artist's conscious of his impact on society influenced his work.

adjective aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts and feelings

Example Sentences

A1 I am conscious of the fact that I need to study more.

A2 She was conscious of the time ticking away as she rushed to finish her work.

B1 Being conscious of your surroundings is important for personal safety.

B2 He made a conscious effort to improve his communication skills.

C1 She was conscious of the impact her words could have on others.

C2 The artist's use of color was a conscious choice to evoke certain emotions in the viewer.

Examples of conscious in a Sentence

formal It is important to remain conscious of the impact our decisions have on the environment.

informal I try to stay conscious of my spending habits to save money.

slang Dude, you need to be more conscious of how you come across to others.

figurative She was conscious of the fact that time was running out, so she worked quickly to finish the project.

Grammatical Forms of conscious

past tense

conscienced

plural

consciouses

comparative

more conscious

superlative

most conscious

present tense

conscious

future tense

will be conscious

perfect tense

have been conscious

continuous tense

being conscious

singular

conscious

positive degree

conscious

infinitive

to conscious

gerund

consciousing

participle

conscious

Origin and Evolution of conscious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'conscious' originated from the Latin word 'conscius', which means 'knowing, aware'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conscious' has evolved to encompass not just awareness, but also a deeper understanding of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.