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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Part of the design of the community is meant to subconsciously encourage people to get outside, Ferrari said.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
This might be particularly impactful coming from a computer, which users subconsciously view as more objective than a human.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
This connection endlessly—even subconsciously—influences the music Stephan makes.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Creating the Ultimate Place of Rest Consciously and subconsciously, improved lighting and the elimination of visual clutter influence your ability to relax.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
This might be particularly impactful coming from a computer, which users subconsciously view as more objective than a human.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
This connection endlessly—even subconsciously—influences the music Stephan makes.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Creating the Ultimate Place of Rest Consciously and subconsciously, improved lighting and the elimination of visual clutter influence your ability to relax.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Subconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subconsciously. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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