adverb
- without being aware of what one is doing; without conscious thought or intention
- while in an unconscious state; without consciousness
Usage: medical context
Examples
- She unconsciously tapped her pen while thinking.
- He unconsciously mimicked his father’s mannerisms.
- The driver unconsciously gripped the steering wheel tighter.
- She unconsciously avoided eye contact when nervous.
- The patient moved unconsciously during surgery.
- He unconsciously repeated the same phrase over and over.