the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people

the moral consciousness of a nation.

full activity of the mind and senses, as in waking life

to regain consciousness after fainting.

awareness of something for what it is; internal knowledge

consciousness of wrongdoing.

concern, interest, or acute awareness

class consciousness.

the mental activity of which a person is aware as contrasted with unconscious mental processes.

Philosophy . the mind or the mental faculties as characterized by thought, feelings, and volition. ?

raise one's consciousness, to increase one's awareness and understanding of one's own needs, behavior, attitudes, etc.

esp. as a member of a particular social or political group.

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senselessness , stupidity , unconsciousness

noun

alertness , apprehension , awareness , care , carefulness , cognizance , concern , heed , heedfulness , mindfulness , realization , recognition , regard , sensibility , perception , sense , knowledge , mind , sentience