What is subconscious? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of subconscious

subconsciousadjective
tiềm thức
/ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəs//ˌsʌbˈkɑːnʃəs/

Where does the word subconscious come from?

The word "subconscious" emerged in the late 19th century, a direct translation from the German "das Unterbewusstsein." This German term was coined by German philosopher and psychologist Eduard von Hartmann in his 1869 book, "Philosophy of the Unconscious." Hartmann theorized an unconscious mind that influenced human actions and behaviors, laying the groundwork for later psychoanalytic theories. The English term "subconscious" popularized this concept, emphasizing the "below the conscious" nature of this mental realm.

Vocabulary summary subconscious

type adjective

meaning subconscious

Example of vocabulary subconsciousnamespace

After years of therapy, Sarah finally began to uncover the deep-rooted fears and insecurities that had been hidden in her subconscious.
The protagonist's obsession with finding the hidden treasure began after he discovered a map buried deep within his subconscious during a hypnotherapy session.
The artist claimed that the haunting images in his drawings came not from his conscious mind, but from the twilight zone between awakening and sleep, where the boundaries between reality and the subconscious blurred.
The detective studied the killer's seemingly inexplicable actions with a view towards discovering the underlying unconscious motivations that may have led to the crimes.
As the sun set and the stars came out, the forest took on an eerie, dreamlike quality, as though the subconscious itself had been woken from its slumber.