Meaning 1neutral; psychology and everyday explanation · 82%
Without a person noticing or consciously intending it.
Natural examples
Beim Zuhören nickte er unbewusst mit dem Kopf.
While listening, he unconsciously nodded his head.
Sie wiederholte unbewusst die Bewegung ihrer Kollegin.
She unconsciously repeated her colleague's gesture.
Der unbewusste Wunsch nach Ruhe wurde ihr erst später klar.
She recognized her unconscious wish for quiet only later.
Usage note
Unbewusst describes an unintentional action or reaction, and can also mean a motive someone does not recognize.
Mini-lesson: unbewusst
Without a person noticing or consciously intending it. Unbewusst describes an unintentional action or reaction, and can also mean a motive someone does not recognize.
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