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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That said, expressions can be faked, often even subconsciously.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Just like in the study, where they were thrown off by emotional cues even while trying to focus, people might subconsciously use the ick as a way to escape intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
However, some people taking the medication may subconsciously start drinking less.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Gut feelings aren’t just random—they’re often the result of your brain subconsciously processing information.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Just like in the study, where they were thrown off by emotional cues even while trying to focus, people might subconsciously use the ick as a way to escape intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
However, some people taking the medication may subconsciously start drinking less.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Gut feelings aren’t just random—they’re often the result of your brain subconsciously processing information.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Subconsciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subconsciously. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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