— subconsciously , adv. — subconsciousness , n.
/sub kon"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. existing or operating in the mind beneath or beyond consciousness: the subconscious self. Cf. preconscious, unconscious .
2. imperfectly or not wholly conscious: subconscious motivations.
n.
3. the totality of mental processes of which the individual is not aware; unreportable mental activities.
[ 1825-35; SUB- + CONSCIOUS ]