conscious conscious /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

adjective

1. () Intentionally conceived  ( witting , conscious )
   intentionally conceived
    A conscious effort to speak more slowly
   a conscious effort to speak more slowly
    A conscious policy
   a conscious policy
   
2. () (followed by 'of') showing realization or recognition of something  ( conscious )
   (followed by 'of') showing realization or recognition of something
    Few voters seem conscious of the issue's importance
   few voters seem conscious of the issue's importance
    Conscious of having succeeded
   conscious of having succeeded
    The careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load
   the careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load
   
3. () Knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts  ( conscious )
   knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
    Remained conscious during the operation
   remained conscious during the operation
    Conscious of his faults
   conscious of his faults
    Became conscious that he was being followed
   became conscious that he was being followed