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unconsciousness

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩkõʃˈsjẽsjɐ/in·con·sci·ên·ci·a

Definitions

2
1

Lack of awareness or knowledge.

Usage examples

“He showed a shocking unconsciousness of the ethical implications.”
“Her unconsciousness of the rules led to the mistake.”

Common combinations

total unconsciousnessunconsciousness of danger
2

A state in which a person is not conscious and cannot respond, as in a faint or coma.

Usage examples

“The blow to the head caused immediate unconsciousness.”
“He drifted in and out of unconsciousness.”

Common combinations

to lapse into unconsciousnessstate of unconsciousness