consciously

consciously — adverb

1. while paying attention to a fact, feeling, or situation, especially one that you

1.副詞B2
釋義

while paying attention to a fact, feeling, or situation, especially one that you might otherwise ignore or miss.

例句

Theo was consciously aware of the faint smell of smoke in the hallway.

be + consciously aware of [sth]

As she spoke, Priya consciously noticed the tension in her listener's shoulders.

consciously noticed [sth] — verb of perception

同義詞
  • knowingly

    implies the person is aware of facts or consequences; 'knowingly' often carries a negative tone (knowingly breaking a rule), while 'consciously' is more neutral.

  • mindfully

    suggests focused, present-moment awareness, often in a wellness context; 'mindfully' is narrower and more informal.

  • attentively

    emphasises careful observation rather than inner awareness; 'attentively' describes how someone looks or listens.

  • alertly

    suggests quick, watchful awareness of danger or change; 'alertly' is more about readiness than simple noticing.

反義詞
  • unconsciously

    the direct opposite — doing something without being aware of it.

  • automatically

    describes actions done by habit or instinct, without deliberate awareness.

文法句型

consciously + verb of perception

be + consciously + adjective

用法筆記

Frequently pairs with verbs of perception or awareness such as notice, feel, register, sense, or be aware. The subject is usually a person who is deliberately turning their attention toward something.

常見錯誤

❌She consciously looked at the painting.
✅She looked at the painting with great attention.
💡'consciously' adds little when the action already requires full attention; use it only when the point is that someone is aware of something they might easily miss.

2. as a result of a clear personal decision or plan, not by accident or without thi

2.副詞B2
釋義

as a result of a clear personal decision or plan, not by accident or without thinking.

例句

Beatriz consciously chose to study engineering even though most of her friends chose art.

consciously chose to + infinitive

Tomás consciously decided to walk to work every day instead of driving.

consciously decided to + infinitive

同義詞
  • deliberately

    the closest synonym; 'deliberately' may suggest a slower, more careful decision, while 'consciously' can also describe habitual intentional behaviour.

  • intentionally

    very similar, but 'intentionally' focuses on the purpose or goal, while 'consciously' emphasises that the action was not automatic.

  • purposefully

    suggests a clear aim or direction; 'purposefully' has a more energetic or determined tone.

  • willfully

    often carries a negative connotation (defiantly doing something wrong); 'consciously' is neutral.

反義詞
  • unintentionally

    the direct opposite — doing something without meaning to.

  • accidentally

    describes events that happen by chance rather than by decision.

  • automatically

    describes actions done out of habit or reflex, without a mental decision.

文法句型

consciously + verb of decision/action

consciously + chose/decided/avoided + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Commonly used with verbs of choice or behaviour: choose, decide, avoid, make an effort, select, pick. Unlike sense 1, this sense does not typically pair with perception verbs — the focus is on the decision to act, not on noticing something.

常見錯誤

❌I consciously opened the door.
✅I deliberately opened the door.
💡Opening a door is a routine action that does not normally require a conscious decision; 'consciously' is best reserved for actions that are unusual or effortful, not everyday motions.