subconsciously
adverb
sub·con·scious·ly
ˌsəb-ˈkän(t)-shəs-lē 
ˈsəb-
: in a subconscious manner : without conscious awareness
As far as she's concerned, it's great to see men acknowledge, whether explicitly or subconsciously, that it's OK to want to care about looking nice, and that wearing something you look good in can make you feel better.—
Anna-Maria Goossens
Anna-Maria GoossensIf something that you perceive arouses in you a painful emotion, you may subconsciously suppress or deny your perception in order to avoid the unbearable pain, even though the practical results of ignoring your perception may prove ultimately disastrous.—Jared Diamond
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Code switching is often subconsciously done in an attempt to engage in economic warfare with the intention of securing, prolonging, or advancing employment, sometimes to the detriment of the employee due to misalignment with their true self.
—Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The franchise’s purchase by Disney in 2012 likely subconsciously reinforced the notion that Star Wars is popcorn, family entertainment, not the meaty material that wins acting awards.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
Saturated reds and yellows can be too energizing, adding an unsettling air to your dinner party and subconsciously encouraging guests to get up and leave.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Is Hank subconsciously trying to come to terms with the idea that everything, man and truck alike, inevitably ages and dies?
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The franchise’s purchase by Disney in 2012 likely subconsciously reinforced the notion that Star Wars is popcorn, family entertainment, not the meaty material that wins acting awards.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
Saturated reds and yellows can be too energizing, adding an unsettling air to your dinner party and subconsciously encouraging guests to get up and leave.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Is Hank subconsciously trying to come to terms with the idea that everything, man and truck alike, inevitably ages and dies?
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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“Subconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subconsciously. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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