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inconscio

/iŋˈkɔn.ʃo/adjective / noun · masculineC1
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Meaning · adjective

unconscious

  • done or occurring without conscious intention or awareness
  • relating to the unconscious mind

In a sentence

È stata una reazione del tutto inconscia.

It was a completely unconscious reaction.

Nutri forse un timore inconscio verso il cambiamento?

Do you perhaps harbor an unconscious fear of change?

Non si trattava di un gesto calcolato, ma del tutto inconscio.

It was not a calculated gesture, but entirely unconscious.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
inconsciomasculine · singular
inconsciafeminine · singular
inconscimasculine · plural
inconscefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used as a masculine noun ('l'inconscio') to mean 'the unconscious mind'.
  • Do not confuse with 'incosciente', which often means 'reckless' or 'medically unconscious'.

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Meaning · noun

unconscious

  • the unconscious mind (psychoanalytic concept)

In a sentence

I sogni rivelano spesso i desideri nascosti del nostro inconscio.

Dreams often reveal the hidden desires of our unconscious.

La paura emerge dal profondo dell'inconscio senza un motivo chiaro.

Fear emerges from the depths of the unconscious without a clear reason.

Secondo Freud, l'inconscio influenza profondamente i nostri comportamenti quotidiani.

According to Freud, the unconscious profoundly influences our daily behaviors.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
inconsciomasculine · singular
inconscimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Pronounced /iŋˈkɔn.ʃo/ with the 'sci' sounded as /ʃ/.
  • Do not confuse with the adjective 'inconsapevole' (unaware) or 'svenuto' (passed out).

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