/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.sjɑ̃/
Translation
unconscious; reckless, thoughtless
Word origin
From in- ('not') added to conscient, from Latin conscius ('sharing knowledge, aware'), built on cum ('with') and scire ('to know'). English 'unconscious' and 'conscious' share the second half.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- conscius
- English cognates
- unconscious, conscious, science
Grammar
Examples
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The injured man stayed unconscious for ten minutes.
C' .
That is a completely reckless thing for him to do.
.
She was unaware of the danger.
.
These youngsters are truly reckless.
, .
He acts without thinking, like a madman.
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