Conscious

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings, or having knowledge of something. Deliberate and intentional in one's actions or thoughts.

“She made a conscious effort to reduce her environmental impact through lifestyle changes.”

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Contains 'ious' suffix and four vowels; watch for the vowel-heavy pattern

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Worth 13 points; excellent word for using multiple vowels efficiently

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