/ ʌnˈkɒnʃəs; NAmE -ˈkɑːn-/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
in a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses :
She was knocked unconscious .
They found him lying unconscious on the floor.
2.
( of feelings, thoughts, etc. ) existing or happening without you realizing or being aware; not deliberate or controlled :
unconscious desires
The brochure is full of unconscious humour.
—compare subconscious
3.
unconscious of sb/sth not aware of sb/sth; not noticing sth; not conscious
SYN oblivious to :
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people.
He was quite unconscious of the danger.
OPP conscious
■ noun
the unconscious [ sing. ] ( psychology ) the part of a person's mind with thoughts, feelings, etc. that they are not aware of and cannot control but which can sometimes be understood by studying their behaviour or dreams
—compare subconscious