consciousness meaning and definition

CONSCIOUSNESS noun

Definition of consciousness (noun)

1. an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
   • "he lost consciousness"
   • antonym: unconsciousness
2. having knowledge of
   • "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
   • synonyms: awareness, cognisance, cognizance, knowingness
   • antonym: incognizance