UNCONSCIOUS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

unconscious

adjective

ˌən-ˈkän(t)-shəs

Definition of unconscious

as in cold

having lost consciousness the guard was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head

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as in unaware

not informed about or aware of something unconscious of the somber expression she wore

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Recent Examples of unconscious As the man was unconscious, Slawson was accused of yanking the suspect out of the police vehicle, causing the man to hit and split his head on the concrete, the press release stated. — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Shortly after exiting, Hawley complained of feeling lightheaded before slumping to the ground and going unconscious. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Incidents in and around the stadium on that day included two shootings, a fan beaten unconscious in a bathroom, and multiple fights in the stands. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 When cops arrived there they were told the man was unconscious and unresponsive when he was dumped there. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscious

Adjective

The device also includes instant hot and cold under-eye contrast therapy, designed to combine clinical benefits with a spa-like feel.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Isaacson’s 2023 book left a lot of reviewers cold with its lack of criticism but still sold a gazillion copies.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

For much of the film, Julián falls for Ry while unaware of her illness or her family ties.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
But according to records reviewed during a deposition of the park’s director of maintenance, state officials were allegedly unaware that maintenance workers had replaced a wheel on one of the train cars prior to their inspection.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

To this day, Mischelle Lawless' family remains tormented by the mystery of her senseless murder.

— Peter Henderson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Now people on both sides of the border will pay for a senseless trade war instigated by a petulant and vengeful president.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of senseless

Adjective

The platforms at the center of this problem aren’t oblivious to it.

— Nirav Tolia, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Related Stories An opening montage finds the historic metropolis full of people lost in their own individual worlds, digitally connected yet oblivious to the offscreen reality around them.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026