unconsciousness

noun/ʌnˈkɑnʃəsnəs/

Frequency rank: #17,361 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A state of being unaware and unresponsive, as if in a deep sleep, often caused by injury or illness.

Illustration for the English word “unconsciousness”

Example sentence

After hitting her head, she fell into unconsciousness and had to be carried to safety.

Synonyms & related words

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